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