TIENTS BELOW 40 YEARS OF AGE OW 40 YEARS OF AGE

ABSTRACT ABSTRACT ABSTRACT ABSTRACT Results: Results: Results: There was a total of 50 patients, 66% males and 34% females. The commonest affected age group was 31-35 years old (46%). The commonest presenting feature was altered bowel habits (86%). Anemia was present in 72% patients. Digital rectal examination detected the growth in 36% patients. Proctoscopy findings were conclusive in 64% cases. Left sided tumors were found in 70% patients, in 30% cases, right sided tumors were found. Conclusion: Conclusion: Conclusion: Conclusion: Altered bowl habit should be further investigated even in younger patients as it frequently is associated with colorectal carcinoma.