title: Transitional cell carcinoma arising in a tailgut cyst.
abstract: Malignant transformation in tailgut cysts (TGCs) is extremely rare, with no reports of transitional cell carcinoma arising in them in the UK literature. Here, we discuss a case of a patient with a malignant TGC encapsulating the rectum. This case report highlights the pathological and diagnostic considerations and discusses its management.
authors.affiliation: The John Goligher Colorectal Surgery Unit, St James University Hospital, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK.
authors.forename: Adnan A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Sheikh
authors.affiliation: The John Goligher Colorectal Surgery Unit, St James University Hospital, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK.
authors.forename: Olorundi
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Rotimi
authors.affiliation: The John Goligher Colorectal Surgery Unit, St James University Hospital, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK.
authors.forename: Deepa
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Jacob
authors.affiliation: The John Goligher Colorectal Surgery Unit, St James University Hospital, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK.
authors.forename: Racheal
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hyland
authors.affiliation: The John Goligher Colorectal Surgery Unit, St James University Hospital, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK petersagar@aol.com.
authors.forename: Peter M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Sagar