title: [Osseous metaplasia in rectal cancer in a 69-year-old man].
abstract: The first case of osseous metaplasia in rectal cancer is described. The authors present the diagnostic evaluation based on the transrectal ultrasound examination, determination of neoplastic markers, pathological examination, treatment, and follow-up in a 69-year-old man.
authors.affiliation: Katedry i Zakladu Patomorfologii, Katowicach.
authors.forename: Jacek
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pajak
authors.forename: Iwona
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Pawełczyk
authors.forename: Ewa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Zielińiska-Pajak
authors.forename: Krzysztof
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dyczkowski
authors.forename: Dariusz
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gołka
authors.forename: Jarosław
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kozera
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008679:Metaplasia; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D014463:Ultrasonography