Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research (Sep 2019)
Rectal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report Of A Rare Histology
Abstract
The rectum is an unusual and unlikely site for squamous carcinoma of the gastrointestinal tract. The clinicalpresentation of this rare histology though, is similar to adenocarcinoma rectum. Being a rare clinical entity withlimited cases, the etiology, pathogenesis and optimal treatment regimen is still unclear. In this paper, we presenta case of a 55 years old man presenting with complaints of bleeding per rectum for previous six months. Imagingrevealed mass in rectum and the biopsy was suggestive of squamous cell carcinoma. He was treated withabdominoperineal resection followed by adjuvant chemoradiotherapy.The rectum is an unusual and unlikely site for squamous carcinoma of the gastrointestinal tract. The clinicalpresentation of this rare histology though, is similar to adenocarcinoma rectum. Being a rare clinical entity withlimited cases, the etiology, pathogenesis and optimal treatment regimen is still unclear. In this paper, we presenta case of a 55 years old man presenting with complaints of bleeding per rectum for previous six months. Imagingrevealed mass in rectum and the biopsy was suggestive of squamous cell carcinoma. He was treated withabdominoperineal resection followed by adjuvant chemoradiotherapy.
