[Vertebral metastasis from malignant degeneration of urethro-perineal fistula. A case report].
Adenocarcinoma mucinusum of the anal canal is a rare tumour, which may appear as a fistula. The fistula has an effect on quality of life and besides it may lead to tumour formation. Early recognition and regular check-up are important, and early operation is recommended. Early surgical excision combined with chemo- and radiotherapy may be effective, with 5 year recurrence rate lower than 37%. The prognosis of late treatment is poor with 1 year average survival. Our case report presents evidence that the key to successful therapy and improved quality of life is early diagnosis and combined surgical-oncological treatment.
Szegedi Tudományegyetem Altalános Orvostudományi Kar, Onkoterápiás Klinika. femese@onko.szote.u-szeged.hu
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D002471:Cell Transformation, Neoplastic; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010502:Perineum / Q000473:pathology*; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary*; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000150:complications; D014523:Urethral Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000150:complications*