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Primary squamous carcinoma of the proximal large bowel

Report of a case and review of the literature

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Abstract

A patient with primary squamous carcinoma of the proximal colon, who also had a previous adenocarcinoma of the large bowel, is described along with a review of the literature. Clinical features, etiologic factors, and possible pathogenesis are discussed.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Guy's Hospital, London, England

    J. A. Lyttle M.S.

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Lyttle, J.A. Primary squamous carcinoma of the proximal large bowel. Dis Colon Rectum 26, 279–282 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02562498

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