Size, presence of dysplasia and number of adenomas found in subjects in whom the caecum was intubated at screening colonoscopy (% of total number of adenomas)
| Women (n=84) | Men (n=109) | Total (n=193) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of adenomas | 93 | 110 | 203 |
| Median (interquartile range) number of adenomas per adenoma bearing subject | 2 (1–3) | 1 (1–2) | 1 (1–3) |
| Median (interquartile range) size of adenomas (mm) | 4 (3–5) | 3 (3–5) | 4 (3–5) |
| Adenomas | |||
| <5mm | 62 (67) | 78 (72) | 140 (69) |
| 5–9 mm | 24 (26) | 25 (23) | 49 (24) |
| ⩾10 mm | 7 (8) | 7 (6) | 14 (7) |
| Moderate dysplasia | 19 (20) | 22 (20) | 41 (20) |
| Severe dysplasia | 2 (2) | 3 (3) | 5 (2) |
| Villous components | 10 (11) | 7 (6) | 17 (8) |
| High risk adenomas4-150 | 15 (16) | 13 (12) | 28 (14) |
↵4-150 Adenomas ⩾10 mm in diameter and/or villous components and/or severe dysplasia.