Abstract
A case of primary squamous-cell carcinoma (epidermoid carcinoma) of the colon is presented located in the hepatic flexure. It seems to be the first case registered in Latin America. The pathogenesis, natural history, and treatment of the disease are reviewed.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis*
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
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Colectomy
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Colon / pathology
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Colonic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Colonic Neoplasms / pathology
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Colonic Neoplasms / surgery
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Humans
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Male