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Adenocarcinoma and colitis cystica profunda in a radiation-induced colonic stricture

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

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A case of adenocarcinoma of the rectum occurring 17 years after pelvic irradiation for squamous carcinoma of the cervix is reported. Earlier colonic resection had shown localized colitis cystica profunda in a radiation-induced colonic stricture. Colorectal cancer is an infrequent sequel to radiotherapy, which may occur many years after treatment of the primary tumor. Prolonged follow-up of these patients is essential.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Oshawa Clinic, Oshawa General Hospital, 117 King Street E., L1H 1B9, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    A. P. Valiulis M.D., B.Sc., F.R.C.S.(C) (Staff Surgeon), G. W. Gardiner M.D., F.R.C.P.(C) (Assistant Professor) & L. J. Mahoney M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), F.A.C.S. (Assistant Professor)

  2. Department of Pathology, Oshawa Clinic, Oshawa General Hospital, 117 King Street E., L1H 1B9, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    A. P. Valiulis M.D., B.Sc., F.R.C.S.(C) (Staff Surgeon), G. W. Gardiner M.D., F.R.C.P.(C) (Assistant Professor) & L. J. Mahoney M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), F.A.C.S. (Assistant Professor)

  3. St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    A. P. Valiulis M.D., B.Sc., F.R.C.S.(C) (Staff Surgeon), G. W. Gardiner M.D., F.R.C.P.(C) (Assistant Professor) & L. J. Mahoney M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), F.A.C.S. (Assistant Professor)

  4. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    A. P. Valiulis M.D., B.Sc., F.R.C.S.(C) (Staff Surgeon), G. W. Gardiner M.D., F.R.C.P.(C) (Assistant Professor) & L. J. Mahoney M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), F.A.C.S. (Assistant Professor)

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Valiulis, A.P., Gardiner, G.W. & Mahoney, L.J. Adenocarcinoma and colitis cystica profunda in a radiation-induced colonic stricture. Dis Colon Rectum 28, 128–131 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02552663

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