Transitional cell carcinoma arising in a tailgut cyst
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Malignant transformation in tailgut cysts (TGCs) is extremely rare, with no reports of transitional cell carcinoma arising in them in the UK literature. Here, we discuss a case of a patient with a malignant TGC encapsulating the rectum. This case report highlights the pathological and diagnostic considerations and discusses its management.
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دوره 2015 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2015