[Small cell anaplastic carcinoma of the colon].
Small-cell anaplastic carcinoma of the colon is a very infrequent tumour (less than 1% of all colorectal neoplasms). Thirty-two cases have been described in the international literature up to 1992. A case, in a 54 year-old patient who underwent successful resection is presented. The importance of this tumour is due to its great aggressivity, and its great tendency to produce early hematogenous and lymph node metastases. It implies a bad prognosis and a survival of around 0% at one year. Because of these facts, treatment must include, beside surgical resection, an aggressive systemic protocol.
Villeta Plaza
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Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Universitario Doce de Octubre, Madrid.
Alcalde Escribano
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Rodríguez Dapena
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Sánchez López
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Ramia Angel
J M
JM
Novo
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Ibarra Peláez
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Morales Gutiérrez
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C
Abad Barahona
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A
D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003082:Colectomy; D003106:Colon / Q000473:pathology; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged