Small-cell carcinoma of the rectum - Report of two cases

Authors
Cebrian, J Larach, SW Ferrara, A Williamson, PR Trevisani, MF Lujan, HJ Kassir, A
Citation
J. Cebrian et al., Small-cell carcinoma of the rectum - Report of two cases, DIS COL REC, 42(2), 1999, pp. 274-277
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenerology and Hepatology
Journal title
DISEASES OF THE COLON & RECTUM
ISSN journal
00123706 → ACNP
Volume
42
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
274 - 277
Database
ISI
SICI code
0012-3706(199902)42:2<274:SCOTR->2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
Small-cell carcinoma of the rectum is an infrequent pathologic finding, and its precise incidence is unknown. Its incidence is less than 0.2 percent a mong all colorectal cancers. This tumor manifests highly; aggressive behavi or. The treatment of choice is combination chemotherapy similar to that use d for small-cell carcinoma of the lung, but in small localized tumors surge ry plus chemotherapy is an alternative. We present two cases of small-cell carcinoma of the lower rectum and a review of the literature.