[Anal metastases from cancer of the colon]

Presse Med. 1990 Jun 30;19(26):1221-2.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Two cases of anal metastases from sigmoid carcinoma are reported. The two patients were treated by local excision. The various mechanisms of tumoral spread are discussed from a review of the literature; the most frequent mechanism is cellular exfoliation. The most commonly used therapeutic approach is local excision combined, if necessary, with reconstruction of the sphincters.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / secondary*
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anus Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Anus Neoplasms / surgery
  • Colonic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Colonic Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male