Laterally spreading tumours of the colorectum: an alternative pathway of colorectal cancer development in the Western world
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Colorectal cancer develops from precursors called adenomas. Mostly, these grow out from the wall of the bowel to form polyps, which are easily seen at colonoscopy, and well researched. However, some adenomas are flat, and spread sideways to form laterally spreading tumours (LSTs).