Clinicopathological spectrum of colorectal cancer in a tertiary care center: An observational study

Background

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major contributor to the global cancer burden, with an increasing incidence indeveloping countries. Understanding the clinicopathological profile is essential for early diagnosis and improved management.The objective is to evaluate the clinicopathological spectrum of colorectal cancer and correlate histopathological findings withclinical features in a tertiary care setting. Materials and Methods: This observational study was conducted at the Departmentof Pathology of a tertiary care center over a period of three years (November 2019–October 2022). A total number of 50histopathologically confirmed cases of colorectal carcinoma were included. Clinical details, tumor location, histologicalsubtype, and tumor grade were analyzed. Tumors were classified according to the WHO classification of digestive systemtumors (2019).