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Small cell carcinoma in ulcerative colitis - new treatment option: a case report

Authors: Christoforos Kosmidis, Christoforos Efthimiadis, Georgios Anthimidis, Kalliopi Vasiliadou, Ioanna Tzeveleki, Panagiotis Fotiadis, Georgios Basdanis

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

Background

The most common type of carcinoma associated with ulcerative colitis (UC) is adenocarcinoma. We present a case of primary rectal small cell carcinoma in a patient with a history of UC.

Methods

A 34-year-old male diagnosed with UC for 10 years was not consistent with the usual annual follow-up and presented with mucoid-bloody diarrhea. Colonoscopy revealed a rectal mass 2 cm distant from the anal verge. The patient underwent a total proctocolectomy with preservation of the anal sphincters, construction of an ileal reservoir, anastomosis of the reservoir to the anus (J configuration) and protective loop ileostomy.

Results

Histological examination showed undifferentiated small cell carcinoma.

Conclusions

This is the first case of small cell carcinoma in a background of UC reported to be treated surgically and the patient and has no reccurence 18 months postoperatively.

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Title: Small cell carcinoma in ulcerative colitis - new treatment option: a case report
Authors: Christoforos Kosmidis
Christoforos Efthimiadis
Georgios Anthimidis
Kalliopi Vasiliadou
Ioanna Tzeveleki
Panagiotis Fotiadis
Georgios Basdanis
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-8-100

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Small cell carcinoma in ulcerative colitis - new treatment option: a case report

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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