Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal carcinoma (HNPCC) : morphological and immunohistochemical studies

Families with hereditary non-polyposis colorectal carcinoma (HNPCC) are not uncommon along the West-Coast of South Africa. These patients present with early onset carcinomas mostly colorectal, predominantly in the right colon. They may develop tumours of other organs, including uterus, breast, stomach and skin. To evaluate and compare the microscopic characteristics of three groups of colorectal carcinomas (HNPCC, early onset colorectal carcinomas and sporadic colorectal carcinomas). 2. To determine the features most characteristic of the group.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Division of Anatomical Pathology

Year dc:date.issued

2005

Author dc:creator

• Holm, Hannes

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Hall, Pauline de la Motte

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3079

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/3079