Ann Coloproctol.  2013 Apr;29(2):83-86. 10.3393/ac.2013.29.2.83.

Adenosquamous Carcinoma of the Ascending Colon: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

• Choi JW
• Park HU

• KMID: 2046884
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2013.29.2.83

Abstract

An adenosquamous carcinoma is a malignancy that has both glandular and squamous histologic components. Both components are malignant and have potential to metastasize. An adenosquamous carcinoma of the large bowel is rare, and its clinicopathologic behavior is not fully understood. It is reported to be more aggressive and have a worse prognosis when it is compared with an adenocarcinoma alone. We present a case of an adenosquamous carcinoma in the ascending colon which was laparoscopically resected and followed by adjuvant chemotherapy.

Keyword

Adenosquamous carcinoma; Ascending colon

MeSH Terms

Adenocarcinoma
Carcinoma, Adenosquamous
Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
Colon, Ascending
Prognosis