2010
DOI: 10.1007/s12328-010-0186-5
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Sigmoid colon carcinoma that developed from a sessile-type cancer in a short period of time

Abstract: We report a case of sigmoid colon carcinoma that developed from a sessile-type cancer in a short period of time. An 83-year-old man was found to have a round sessile polyp, about 2 cm in diameter, in the sigmoid colon. Because he had taken anticoagulants, immediate endoscopic mucosal resection and biopsy were not performed. Forty-three days later, the apical surface of the sessile polyp had become depressed and ulcerated, and we judged that an endoscopic resection was not indicated for this lesion. The histolo… Show more

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