Small cell carcinoma in ulcerative colitis--new treatment option: a case report.
| Title | Small cell carcinoma in ulcerative colitis--new treatment option: a case report. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Kosmidis, C., Efthimiadis C., Anthimidis G., Vasiliadou K., Tzeveleki I., Fotiadis P., & Basdanis G. |
| Journal | World J Surg Oncol |
| Volume | 8 |
| Pagination | 100 |
| Date Published | 2010 |
| ISSN | 1477-7819 |
| Keywords | Adenocarcinoma, Adult, Colitis, Ulcerative, Colonic Pouches, Colonoscopy, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Proctocolectomy, Restorative, Prognosis, Rectal Neoplasms, Small Cell Lung Carcinoma |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: The most common type of carcinoma associated with ulcerative colitis (UC) is adenocarcinoma. We present a case of primary rectal small cell carcinoma in a patient with a history of UC.METHODS: A 34-year-old male diagnosed with UC for 10 years was not consistent with the usual annual follow-up and presented with mucoid-bloody diarrhea. Colonoscopy revealed a rectal mass 2 cm distant from the anal verge. The patient underwent a total proctocolectomy with preservation of the anal sphincters, construction of an ileal reservoir, anastomosis of the reservoir to the anus (J configuration) and protective loop ileostomy.RESULTS: Histological examination showed undifferentiated small cell carcinoma.CONCLUSIONS: This is the first case of small cell carcinoma in a background of UC reported to be treated surgically and the patient and has no recurrence 18 months postoperatively. |
| DOI | 10.1186/1477-7819-8-100 |
| Alternate Journal | World J Surg Oncol |
| PubMed ID | 21087512 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC2999595 |
