Squamous cell carcinoma of the ascending colon: two cases.

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Citation: Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives. 7(1):53-55, 2017 JanPMID: 28634528Institution: MedStar Franklin Square Medical CenterDepartment: Internal MedicineForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: PubMed-not-MEDLINE -- Not indexedYear: 2017ISSN:
  • 2000-9666
Name of journal: Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspectivesAbstract: 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.All authors: Abdelqader A, Albugeaey M, Jabaji R, Palese CFiscal year: FY2017Digital Object Identifier: Date added to catalog: 2017-07-10
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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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