Question

A 65-year-year-old woman presents with a 3-month history of fatigue, weight loss, and vague abdominal pain. Blood tests reveal: Hb 90 g/L, MCV 75 fL, Ferritin 10 µg/L. Faecal immunochemical test (FIT) is positive. What is the most appropriate next investigation according to NICE NG12?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy within 2 weeks

Answer

Repeat FIT test in 3 months

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CT colonography within 2 weeks

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Flexible sigmoidoscopy within 2 weeks

Answer

Trial of oral iron and review in 1 month

Practice question

A 65-year-year-old woman presents with a 3-month history of fatigue, weight loss, and vague abdominal pain. Blood tests reveal: Hb 90 g/L, MCV 75 fL, Ferritin 10 µg/L. Faecal immunochemical test (FIT) is positive. What is the most appropriate next investigation according to NICE NG12?