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What is stage 0 colorectal carcinoma in situ?

Pronunciation: /steɪʤ ˈziroʊ ˌkoʊloʊˈrɛktəl ˌkɑrsəˈnoʊmə ɪn situ*/

stage 0 colorectal carcinoma in situ

Definition

Abnormal cells are found in the mucosa (innermost layer) of the colon and/or rectal wall. These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue.