title: Adenocarcinoma of the rectum in a 15 year old.
abstract: A 15 year old with Duke's C2 adenocarcinoma of the rectum was treated with a sphincter-saving surgical resection and adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation. The patient is alive and has been disease-free for over 5 years. Adenocarcinoma of the colon is a virulent disease in children and has a poor prognosis. The reasons for this are explored, and a literature review is included.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Nemours Children's Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32207.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Borger
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Barbosa
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D000293:Adolescent; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013997:Time Factors