2024
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-255284
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Comprehensive look at rectal squamous cell carcinoma

Joana Liz-Pimenta,
Cátia Ferreira,
Alexandra Araújo
et al.

Abstract: Rectal squamous cell carcinoma (rSCC) is a rare cancer (0.5% of all rectal cancers). It typically presents at an advanced stage and has a poor prognosis. Recently, chemoradiotherapy with organ preservation has become an option for complete response (CR). Surveillance is essential to prompt recognition of recurrence due to its high risk. We present a case of an elderly woman with rSCC stage cT4N1aM0 who underwent a combination of chemotherapy (mitomycin and fluoropyrimidine) and radiotherapy with CR and organ p… Show more

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