Thesis (Ph.D.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Tropical Medicine
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one the most common malignant neoplasms in Egypt . Adenomatous polyps and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are considered the commonest pre - malignant lesions for CRC adipocytokines (Adiponectin , Resistin and Visfatin) are promising markers that may play a role in early detection of CRC . Aim of work : To assess levels of adiponectin Resistin and Visfatin in pre- malignant and malignant colorectal lesions