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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Rectal cancer associated with schistosomiasis: report of two cases and review of the literature
Rectal cancer associated with schistosomiasis: report of two cases and review of the literature
 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : Rectal cancer is one of the most common malignancies in the West. The incidence in the developing countries is also increasing. There are various reasons for this escalation, including changes in dietary habits, particularly among urban dwellers, and parasitic infections. The risk of colorectal cancer is known to be increased in patients with long-standing schistosomal colitis. We present two male patients who had low rectal cancer (pT3N3M0, and pT3N2M0) for which they were treated with A-P resection and adjuvant chemoradiation. Histological examination of the specimen revealed moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma with extensive schistosomal colitis. The literature was reviewed. The relation between colorectal cancer and intestinal schistosomiasis should be considered as precancerous 
ISSN : 0256-4947 
Journal Name : Annals of Saudi Medicine 
Volume : 21 
Issue Number : 1 
Publishing Year : 1421 AH
2001 AD 
Article Type : Case Report 
Added Date : Sunday, April 3, 2011 

Researchers

Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
فيصل المشاطAl-Mashat, Faisal InvestigatorDoctorate 
عبدالرحمن صبيانيSibiany, AbdulRahman ResearcherDoctorate 
ياسر بهادرBahadur, Yasir ResearcherDoctorate 

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