Squamous cell carcinoma of the splenic flexure of the colon

A partially obstructing lesion of the splenic flexure was discovered during a barium enema examination, and subsequent colonoscopy and biopsy demonstrated a squamous cell carcinoma. This is the first reported instance of squamous cell carcinoma of the colon in which the splenic flexure has been invo...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Digestive diseases and sciences 1983-10, Vol.28 (10), p.918-922
Hauptverfasser:	GOULD, L, SHAH, J. M, KHEDEKAR, R. R, BURNS, W. A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - diagnostic imaging Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - pathology Cecum Colon - diagnostic imaging Colon, Sigmoid Colonic Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Colonic Neoplasms - pathology Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Other diseases. Semiology Radiography Rectum Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
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Zusammenfassung:	A partially obstructing lesion of the splenic flexure was discovered during a barium enema examination, and subsequent colonoscopy and biopsy demonstrated a squamous cell carcinoma. This is the first reported instance of squamous cell carcinoma of the colon in which the splenic flexure has been involved. The case is discussed, and the recent literature on this entity is reviewed.
ISSN:	0163-2116 1573-2568
DOI:	10.1007/bf01317044