Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives (Jan 2017)

Squamous cell carcinoma of the ascending colon: two cases

  • Abdelhai Abdelqader,
  • Ramez Jabaji,
  • Mohammed Albugeaey,
  • Caren Palese

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2017.1309339
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7, no. 1
pp. 53 – 55

Abstract

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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the colon without known primary source is a rare finding that needs aggressive management. We report two cases of SCC of the colon without any clear extra-colonic source despite extensive workup. In our experience, the clinical course and prognosis are largely dependent on the presence of metastatic disease at diagnosis. The main treatment is surgery, with chemotherapy having less defined role.

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