Tumores rari et inusitati. Primary squamous-cell carcinoma of the caecum: report of a case and current theories of aetiology.
A case of squamous cell carcinoma of the caecum is reported, confirmed by light and electron microscopy. The tumour was associated with pelvic irradiation ten years previously. Current theories of aetiology of squamous-cell carcinoma of the large bowel are reviewed.
D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D002430:Cecal Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans