[Adenocarcinoma of the colon in a 14-year-old boy].
We report the case of a 14-year-old boy with adenocarcinoma of the colon. The diagnosis was established 3 months following the initial symptoms. The tumor was located in the region of the descending colon and was of Dukes B stage. The patient underwent left hemicoloctomy followed by chemotherapy and irradiation. In the follow-up period of two years the patient has been well. It is concluded that early diagnosis, adequate monitoring of patients by the determination of carcinoembryonic antigen and regular follow-up visits could lead to better prognosis.
Persić
M
M
Klinike za djecje bolesti Klinickog bolnickog centra Rijeka.
Skarpa
A
A
Rubinić
M
M
Krpan-Antonin
N
N
Markusić
V
V
Sabolić
J
J
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D000293:Adolescent; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
Adenokarcinom debelog crijeva u 14-godisnjeg djecaka.