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Int J Clin Exp Med 2013;6(5):390-392
Case Report
Adenosquamous carcinoma of the sigmoid colon: a case report and review of
literature
Afshin Shafaghi, Kourosh Askari, Mohammad Taghi Ashoobi, Fariborz Mansour-Ghanaei
Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Research Center (GLDRC), Department of Pathology, Department of Surgery, Guilan University
(Medical Sciences), Rasht, Iran
Received April 10, 2013; Accepted May 9, 2013; Epub May 22, 2013; Published June 1, 2013
Abstract: Adenosquamous carcinoma of the colon consisting of both glandular and squamous histopathologic features is a rare
colorectal neoplasm. Metastasis commonly occurs in right and transverse colon. A 71-year-old Caucasian man presented with a
four-month history of intermittent rectal bleeding. Pathologic analysis of biopsy specimen revealed an adenosquamous carcinoma of
sigmoid colon. Sigmoid resection with a proximal and distal resection was performed. Early detection and radical operation with other
available therapeutic modalities may improve clinical outcome. (IJCEM1304007).
Keywords: Adenosquamous carcinoma, sigmoid colon, colorectal cancer
Address correspondence to: Dr. Kurosh Askari, Department of Pathology, Guilan University (Medical Sciences), Gastrointestinal and
Liver Diseases Research Center (GLDRC), Guilan University of Medical Sciences (GUMS), Rasht, Iran, P.O. Box: 41635-3677. Phone:
+98-1315535116; Fax: +98-1312232514; E-mail: kuroshaskari.3232@yahoo.com
Case Report
Adenosquamous carcinoma of the sigmoid colon: a case report and review of
literature
Afshin Shafaghi, Kourosh Askari, Mohammad Taghi Ashoobi, Fariborz Mansour-Ghanaei
Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Research Center (GLDRC), Department of Pathology, Department of Surgery, Guilan University
(Medical Sciences), Rasht, Iran
Received April 10, 2013; Accepted May 9, 2013; Epub May 22, 2013; Published June 1, 2013
Abstract: Adenosquamous carcinoma of the colon consisting of both glandular and squamous histopathologic features is a rare
colorectal neoplasm. Metastasis commonly occurs in right and transverse colon. A 71-year-old Caucasian man presented with a
four-month history of intermittent rectal bleeding. Pathologic analysis of biopsy specimen revealed an adenosquamous carcinoma of
sigmoid colon. Sigmoid resection with a proximal and distal resection was performed. Early detection and radical operation with other
available therapeutic modalities may improve clinical outcome. (IJCEM1304007).
Keywords: Adenosquamous carcinoma, sigmoid colon, colorectal cancer
Address correspondence to: Dr. Kurosh Askari, Department of Pathology, Guilan University (Medical Sciences), Gastrointestinal and
Liver Diseases Research Center (GLDRC), Guilan University of Medical Sciences (GUMS), Rasht, Iran, P.O. Box: 41635-3677. Phone:
+98-1315535116; Fax: +98-1312232514; E-mail: kuroshaskari.3232@yahoo.com
