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ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
ACA Colorectal Cancer ... Screening Tests ... visualization: • Colonoscopy ... #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing #
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
for Colorectal Cancer ... Screening Tests ... visualization: • Colonoscopy ... #table #management ... #CRC #Testing
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
for colorectal cancer ... immunochemical test ... indications other than CRC ... supplementation, ASA ... Does not change management
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
cultures, but test ... risk • Routine colonoscopy ... red flags - Low chance ... w/ T TG IgA & IgA ... lactoferrin + CRP
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
at autopsy • Age ... incidentaloma/periodic screening ... procedures (eg, colonoscopy ... Treatment • Operable disease ... Beta blockers cancel