Question

A 60-year-old with rectal bleeding and change in bowel habit is suspected to have colorectal cancer. According to guidelines what is the definitive diagnostic test

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy with biopsy

Answer

Abdominal ultrasound

Answer

Fecal occult blood test only

Answer

Flexible sigmoidoscopy alone

Answer

CT scan of the abdomen only

Practice question

A 60-year-old with rectal bleeding and change in bowel habit is suspected to have colorectal cancer. According to guidelines what is the definitive diagnostic test