Which of the following statements regarding the risk of cancer in the context of ulcerative colitis is/are correct?
A. After 10 years of active disease, the risk of cancer approximates 20% to 30%
B. After 10 years of active disease, the risk of cancer approximates 2% to 3%
C. The risk of colon cancer in ulcerative colitis is identical to controls
D. After 20 years of disease activity, the risk of colon cancer approximates 80%
Answer:B
Which of the following statements regarding the risk of cancer in the context of ulcerative colitis is/are correct?
A. After 10 years of active disease, the risk of cancer approximates 20% to 30% B. After 10 years of active disease, the risk of cancer approximates 2% to 3% C. The risk of colon cancer in ulcerative colitis is identical to controls D. After 20 years of disease activity, the risk of colon cancer approximates 80%