Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum: a case report and literature review

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the rectum is a rare occurrence with an incidence rate of 0.1–0.25% per 1,000 cases. Herein, we report a case of a 52-year-old female who presented with a 2-month history of diffuse lower abdominal pain and hematochezia. Abdominal CT scan revealed a 7-cm irregular re...

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Main Authors: Neil Vyas, Sumair Ahmad, Khaled Bhuiyan, Carmine Catalano, Hassan Alkhawam, Robert Sogomonian, James Nguyen, Aaron Walfish, Joshua Aron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-07-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
Subjects:
SCC
Online Access:http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/view/31708/pdf_175