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Squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum in ulcerative colitis: case report and review of the literature

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The majority of colorectal carcinomas diagnosed are adenocarcinomas. Squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) of the rectum are rare tumors, and were reported as rare complication of inflammatory bowel disease. Surgery is the most effective therapy; and adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy should also be considered. We report two cases of ulcerative colitis-associated SCC of the rectum. The lesions were treated with chemoradiotherapy with complete response.

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This study was supported in part by a generous educational grant from the Eleanor Naylor Dana Charitable Trust Fund.

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  1. Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, Weston, FL, 33331, USA

    Alon J. Pikarsky, Bruce Belin, Jonathan Efron, Sherry Woodhouse, Eric G. Weiss, Steven D. Wexner & Juan J. Nogueras

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Pikarsky, A.J., Belin, B., Efron, J. et al. Squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum in ulcerative colitis: case report and review of the literature. Int J Colorectal Dis 22, 445–447 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-006-0110-0

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