A Correlation Study of the Colorectal Cancer Statistics and Economic Indicators in Selected Balkan Countries.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed malignant neoplasms. The aim of the study was to evaluate and correlate most important epidemiological and economic indicators of CRC in 11 selected Balkan countries. The number of new CRC cases was 56,960, and the highest 5-year CRC prevalence was in Slovenia, Croatia, and Greece.

Benign cystic teratoma of the mesosigmoid – Report of a case.

Introduction: Extragonadal intraperitoneal teratomas are very rare, especially those arising from mesentery and mesocolon. In the contemporary literature only 22 cases of such tumors have been published and described.

Case Outline: We report a case of a 52-year-old woman with a benign cystic teratoma of the mesosigmoid.

Anorectal melanoma and seborrheic dermatitis – A case report.

Introduction: Anorectal melanoma (ARM) is a rare and aggressive neoplasm with predisposition for early infiltration, distant spread, and unfavorable prognosis. It has been speculated that Malassezia yeasts could possibly have an impact on skin carcinogenesis and development of melanoma, especially in patients with seborrheic dermatitis (SD), due to production of aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonists.

Case Outline: A 52-year-old man with intensive SD complained of a four-month-long rectal bleeding, tenesmus, pain, and difficulty during defecation.