Missed Colorectal Cancer [Colonoscopy]

Case #160

A 50-year-old woman was referred for a screening colonoscopy in 2008.

The procedure was done by a general surgeon.

2 diminutive polyps were removed, one at the transverse colon and one at the rectum.

Pathology results suggested hyperplastic polyps.

2 squamous papillomas were seen in the rectum but not removed.

She was advised to return in 10 years for repeat…