Extrapulmonary Small Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal : A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Nagda, Suneel N.
Yong, Sherri
Brown, Karen
Lo, Shelly
Eberhardt, Joshua M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
Extrapulmonary small cell carcinoma affecting the anal canal is a rare and poorly understood entity which can, in its early stages, masquerade as benign anorectal disease such as hemorrhoids.
Methods.
We report a case of this rare malignancy which initially presented with hematochezia and anal pain.
We also review the literature with regard to previously described cases and management strategies including the role of surgery.
Results.
Despite aggressive multidisciplinary treatment consisting of chemotherapy and radiation, the disease progressed rapidly with dissemination occurring only three months after completion of treatment.
Because of the aggressive nature of this tumor, the treatment options for this almost universally fatal malignancy are often palliative in nature.
Conclusion.
Chemoradiotherapy is likely the most reasonable approach to extrapulmonary small cell carcinoma of the anal canal given its aggressiveness.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Eberhardt, Joshua M.& Brown, Karen& Lo, Shelly& Nagda, Suneel N.& Yong, Sherri. 2012. Extrapulmonary Small Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Eberhardt, Joshua M.…[et al.]. Extrapulmonary Small Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Eberhardt, Joshua M.& Brown, Karen& Lo, Shelly& Nagda, Suneel N.& Yong, Sherri. Extrapulmonary Small Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464227
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-464227