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Prostate cancer metastases to the rectum: A case report

Authors: Tariq O Abbas, Abdulla R Al-Naimi, Rafie A Yakoob, Issam A Al-Bozom, Abdulkader M Alobaidly

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2011

Abstract

Prostate cancer rarely metastasis to the rectum. Findings in the patient reported here emphasize the importance of the relationship between urinary and gastrointestinal symptoms in detecting prostatic neoplasms in older male patients.

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Title: Prostate cancer metastases to the rectum: A case report
Authors: Tariq O Abbas
Abdulla R Al-Naimi
Rafie A Yakoob
Issam A Al-Bozom
Abdulkader M Alobaidly
Publication date: 01-12-2011
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-9-56

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Prostate cancer metastases to the rectum: A case report

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