Squamous carcinoma of the rectum.
A case of squamous carcinoma of the rectum in a 50-year-old woman is reported, which was treated by excisional surgery and then radiotherapy. The patient is alive and well, with no evidence of tumour recurrence 6 years later. The aetiology and treatment of this uncommon tumour is discussed.
University Department of Surgery, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow.
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D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery