Clear cell cancer

Clear cell colon cancer

Clear cell epithelial cancer is a rare type of cancer that occurs primarily in men over 50 years of age. The development of clear cell cancer is caused by a change in the quality of the mutation at the genetic level, which leads to disruption of the control of cell division of this type. Pathological cell division can occur in any part of the gastrointestinal tract, including the intestines. Cancer begins in the colon and over time can spread lower to the rectum, sigmoid colon, or retrocolic uterus. Patients with clear cell epithelial cancer have an extremely low mortality rate compared to other types of colon tumors.

One of the common causes of clear cell cancer is smoking. An increased risk of infection was also noted with frequent consumption of alcohol and certain medications that can cause photosensitivity of the mutation cell. Other risk factors for clear cell cancer include chronic obesity and poor diet, as well as genetic predisposition. A risk factor for developing the disease is the presence of colon polyps. It is possible for clear cell carcinoma to develop as a “secondary tumor” after colon surgery to treat ulcerative colitis.