title: Squamous cell carcinoma of the colon and rectum.
abstract: Squamous cell carcinoma of the colon and rectum is a relatively rare entity. Although much of this disease entity remains enigmatic, treatment tenets are the same as those accepted for adenocarcinoma of the colon and rectum. Although prognosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the colon and rectum appears to be worse than that of adenocarcinoma, an aggressive approach to this neoplasm is indicated in order to improve survival rates.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy