FALSE-NEGATIVE ENDOSCOPIC BIOPSY OF COLONIC ADENOCARCINOMA IN A YOUNGMAN

A 26-year-old man presented with intermittent bright red blood per rec tum. His physical examination was unremarkable; however, because micro cytic anemia was noted, the patient underwent colonoscopy. A large asc ending colonic lesion was noted, a biopsy of which was negative for ca ncer. Nevertheless, the patient underwent a radical hemicolectomy. Ade nocarcinoma of the cecum was found. This case report is an example of a false-negative endoscopic-directed biopsy. A review of recorded vide oendoscopy assisted the family physician in appropriate management.