Topic 30 – Colorectal Carcinoma and Surgical Management

This topic uses the AIM Learning Cycle to help MBBS students understand pathological and surgical aspects of colorectal malignancies by integrating Pathology and Surgery.

1. Curriculum Coverage

Pathology

• Etiology of colorectal carcinoma
• Histological findings of colorectal carcinoma
• Clinical presentation of colorectal carcinoma
• Staging of colorectal carcinoma

Surgery
• Clinical features of colorectal cancers
• Investigations of colorectal cancers
• Management of colorectal cancers