The introduction of TME led to an impressive reduction of the local recurrence rate. Survival is mainly determined by the occurrence of distant metastasis, but TME seems to improve survival in patients without systemic disease.

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mFTC is exceptionally rare. Such tumours are overdiagnosed, resulting in unnecessary treatment associated with avoidable morbidity. Histopathological re-evaluation by an experienced pathologist is recommended before embarking on further treatments when a diagnosis of mFTC is made.

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