title: Adenocarcinoma and colitis cystica profunda in a radiation-induced colonic stricture.
abstract: A case of adenocarcinoma of the rectum occurring 17 years after pelvic irradiation for squamous carcinoma of the cervix is reported. Earlier colonic resection had shown localized colitis cystica profunda in a radiation-induced colonic stricture. Colorectal cancer is an infrequent sequel to radiotherapy, which may occur many years after treatment of the primary tumor. Prolonged follow-up of these patients is essential.
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D003092:Colitis / Q000209:etiology*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced; D011832:Radiation Injuries; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy