Metachronous stomal adenocarcinoma following abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2005 Nov;87(6):e1-3. doi: 10.1308/147870805x60798.

Abstract

Although metachronous colorectal tumours are relatively common, they seldom occur at stomasites. We present the case of a 57-year-old woman who developed a colostomy site malignancy. Possible associations and risk factors are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Colostomy / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Polyps / etiology*
  • Intestinal Polyps / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary / etiology*
  • Reoperation
  • Risk Factors