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ArticleClinical and translational gastroenterology2025

Clinical Characteristics, Management, and Outcomes of Colitis-Associated Colorectal Cancer and the Comparison With Sporadic Colorectal Cancer in Taiwan.

Hsin-Yun Wu, Meng-Tzu Weng, Jen-Wei Chou, Hsu-Heng Yen, Chun-Chi Lin, Feng-Fan Chiang, Chen-Shuan Chung, Wei-Chen Lin, Chen-Wang Chang, Puo-Hsien Le and 8 more

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Hsin-Yun WuDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Jinshan Branch, New Taipei City, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-3084-5579
Meng-Tzu WengDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Jen-Wei ChouCenter for Digestive Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Hsu-Heng YenDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.
Chun-Chi LinDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Feng-Fan ChiangDivision of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Chen-Shuan ChungDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Wei-Chen LinDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Chen-Wang ChangDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Puo-Hsien LeDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Chia-Jung KuoDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Ching-Pin LinDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Wen-Hung HsuDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Chiao-Hsiung ChuangDepartment of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, National Cheng Kung University College of Medicine, Tainan, Taiwan.
Tzung-Jiun TsaiDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
I-Che FengDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan.
Shu-Chen WeiDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-5017-5840
Tien-Yu HuangDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.

Funding

National Taiwan University Hospital MS507
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionWe explored the clinical characteristics, treatment, and outcomes of colitis-associated colorectal cancer (CAC) and compared with sporadic colorectal cancer in Taiwan.

methodsIn this retrospective study spanning 1987-2022, CACs diagnosed according to endoscopic and pathological reports from 14 tertiary centers were reported to our cohort. Clinical demographics, endoscopic findings, histological results, treatment modalities, and outcomes were analyzed. Sporadic colorectal cancer data were retrieved from the Cancer Registry Annual Report, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan.

resultsWe enrolled 65 patients with CAC (median age: 56 years; male: 66.2%). Distal colon was the most common tumor location (41.5%). Of patients with ulcerative colitis, 77.2% had extensive colitis, and 76.5% had Mayo endoscopic subscores of ≥2. Moreover, 50% of lesions were nonpolypoid with indistinct borders in 66.7%. Signet-ring cell subtype consisted of 12.3%. Surveillance colonoscopy adherence was 78.4%, yet 51.3% interval cancers occurred. Disease stage 0-4 distribution was 15%, 20%, 13.3%, 20%, and 31.7%, respectively. Endoscopic resection was feasible for 14%, whereas 67.7% required surgery. During follow-up (median: 21.5 months), we recorded 23.2% recurrence and 34.5% mortality. Lesions with indistinct borders were associated with adverse outcomes (adjusted odds ratio = 11.5 [1.35-98.16]). Colitis-associated rectal cancers, diagnosed later ( P < 0.001), had worse outcomes than sporadic rectal cancers. DISCUSSION: This is the largest Asian CAC cohort study, emphasizing the need for stringent disease control, improving detection, and reducing interval cancers. Signet-ring cell subtype was prevalent. Rectal colitis-associated cancers were diagnosed later with poorer outcomes than sporadic rectal cancers.

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Colitis-Associated NeoplasmsColitis, UlcerativeColorectal NeoplasmsAdultAgedColectomyColonColonoscopyFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingRetrospective StudiesTaiwan

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