Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum: a case report
Squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum is a very rare malignancy. In the literature, the incidence has been reported as 0.25 to 0.1 per 10000 colorectal carcinomas. Due to its rarity, the treatment and behavior of this tumor have only been discussed in case reports. As a result, several theories rega...
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iium-713822019-04-09T04:14:50Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/71382/ Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum: a case report Othman, Ahmad Faidzal Md Nor, Azmi R., Kalavathi RD Surgery Squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum is a very rare malignancy. In the literature, the incidence has been reported as 0.25 to 0.1 per 10000 colorectal carcinomas. Due to its rarity, the treatment and behavior of this tumor have only been discussed in case reports. As a result, several theories regarding their pathogenesis have been proposed. We will describe our experience in managing this rare malignancy in a 69-year-old man who presented with altered bowel habit. Surgery remains the mainstay of treatment. Issues regarding additional treatment have been presented in the literature. The rarity of this tumour also raises issues regarding criteria for diagnosis which we will try to highlight and discuss. Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia 2013-12 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/71382/1/71382_Primary%20Squamous%20Cell%20Carcinoma.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/71382/2/71382_Primary%20Squamous%20Cell%20Carcinoma_SCOPUS.pdf Othman, Ahmad Faidzal and Md Nor, Azmi and R., Kalavathi (2013) Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum: a case report. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 12 (2). pp. 87-89. ISSN 1823-4631 http://iiumedic.net/imjm/v1/download/Volume%2012%20No%202/Vol12No2%20Page%2087-89.pdf |
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Squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum is a very rare malignancy. In the literature, the incidence has been reported as 0.25 to 0.1 per 10000 colorectal carcinomas. Due to its rarity, the treatment and behavior of this tumor have only been discussed in case reports. As a result, several theories regarding their pathogenesis have been proposed. We will describe our experience in managing this rare malignancy in a 69-year-old man who presented with altered bowel habit. Surgery remains the mainstay of treatment. Issues regarding additional treatment have been presented in the literature. The rarity of this tumour also raises issues regarding criteria for diagnosis which we will try to highlight and discuss. |
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Othman, Ahmad Faidzal Md Nor, Azmi R., Kalavathi |
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Othman, Ahmad Faidzal Md Nor, Azmi R., Kalavathi |
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Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum: a case report |
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Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum: a case report |
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Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum: a case report |
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Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum: a case report |
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Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum: a case report |
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primary squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum: a case report |
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Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia |
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