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01-05-2004 | Case Report

The clear cell adenocarcinoma of the colon: case report and review of the literature

Authors: Chris Braumann, Michael Schwabe, Juergen Ordemann, Christoph A. Jacobi

Published in: International Journal of Colorectal Disease | Issue 3/2004

Abstract

Background

Primary clear cell adenocarcinoma of the colon is a rare oncological entity. We report a case of such a tumor in the left colonic flexure of an 89-year-old patient who was treated surgically in our Department. We also review published cases which include primary colonic clear cell formations.

Case presentation

The patient sustained a segmental resection of the region [pT2 N0 (0/12) M0]. Histochemical examination indicated a primary clear cell colonic adenocarcinoma. The patient was discharged in good health but died from his disease 2 years later.

Results

Primary clear cell colonic adenocarcinoma is found exclusively in the left colon and generally in elderly men. From the few cases that have been published it is not possible to estimate the oncological impact of this tissue.

Conclusion

Even in advanced age surgical resection is the mainstay of the recommended treatment.

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Title: The clear cell adenocarcinoma of the colon: case report and review of the literature
Authors: Chris Braumann
Michael Schwabe
Juergen Ordemann
Christoph A. Jacobi
Publication date: 01-05-2004
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Journal of Colorectal Disease / Issue 3/2004
Print ISSN: 0179-1958
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1262
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-003-0545-5

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The clear cell adenocarcinoma of the colon: case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Results

Conclusion

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