A case of adenocarcinoma in a tail gut cyst and review of literature

Mucinous adenocarcinomas arising from a retro-rectal hamartoma: Unusual malignant transformation of a tailgut cyst

“…In a review of the scientifi c literature, malignant transformation within a retrorectal cyst hamartoma has only been documented in 33 cases (including the current report), carcinoid tumor and adenocarcinoma included in the search [8,9], while there have been found 29 cases of neuroendocrine tumours arising in tailgut cysts [10,11].…”

Adenocarcinoma in a Recurrent Retrorectal Cyst: A Case Report

“…16 Because of the rarity of the disease, no evidence is available to dictate the use of adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy, however one modality or the combination is usually offered similar to the management of rectal cancer. 17 In conclusion, tailgut cysts should be considered as a potential diagnosis for any presacral cysts that are present at any age ranging from childbirth to the 8th decade of life. 18 An exhaustive workup is essential to establish the diagnosis, exclude the involvement of other pelvic organs, and initiate appropriate, individualized patient management.…”

“… 16 Because of the rarity of the disease, no evidence is available to dictate the use of adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy, however one modality or the combination is usually offered similar to the management of rectal cancer. 17 …”

Tai̇lgut Ki̇sti̇'ni̇n Manyeti̇k Rezonans Görüntüleme Bulgulari : Olgu Seri̇si̇

“…Komplikasyonları; rekürren anal sinüs, anorektal fistül, anal apse, üriner retansiyon ve malign transformasyondur (5,12). Malignitelerden adenokarsinom en yaygın görülenidir, bunu nöroendokrin tümör takip eder; diğer nadir tümörler transizyonel hüreli karsinam ve sarkomdur (13). Retrorektal kitlelerden biyopsi displastik hücrelerin potansiyel yayılım riskini artıracağından dolayı önerilmemektedir (14).…”