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 di...

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

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Abdominal ultrasound

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Fecal occult blood test only

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Flexible sigmoidoscopy alone

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CT scan of the abdomen only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Colorectal Cancer

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