Adenosquamous carcinoma of the sigmoid colon: a case report and review of literature.
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Adenosquamous carcinoma of the colon consisting of both glandular and squamous histopathologic features is a rare colorectal neoplasm. Metastasis commonly occurs in right and transverse colon. A 71-year-old Caucasian man presented with a four-month history of intermittent rectal bleeding. Pathologic analysis of biopsy specimen revealed an adenosquamous carcinoma of sigmoid colon. Sigmoid resection with a proximal and distal resection was performed. Early detection and radical operation with other available therapeutic modalities may improve clinical outcome.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- International journal of clinical and experimental medicine
دوره 6 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013