Metachronous stomal adenocarcinoma following abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer

Although metachronous colorectal tumours are relatively common, they seldom occur at stomasites. We present the case of a 57-year-old woman who developed a colostomy site malignancy. Possible associations and risk factors are discussed.

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Published in:Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 2005-11, Vol.87 (6), p.e1-8
Main Authors: Townley, W A, Kothari, M S, Meyrick-Thomas, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma - surgery
Colorectal Neoplasms - surgery
Colostomy - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Intestinal Polyps - etiology
Intestinal Polyps - surgery
Middle Aged
Neoplasms, Second Primary - etiology
Reoperation
Risk Factors
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Summary:Although metachronous colorectal tumours are relatively common, they seldom occur at stomasites. We present the case of a 57-year-old woman who developed a colostomy site malignancy. Possible associations and risk factors are discussed.
ISSN:0035-8843
1478-7083
DOI:10.1308/147870805x60798