An Unusual Tumor: Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Colon in Lynch Syndrome.

Cureus

Internal Medicine, Abrazo Community Health Network, Glendale, USA.

Published: July 2024

Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the colon and rectum is a rare malignancy. Most of the anatomical sites that are reported to be affected include the esophagus and anal canal. This report highlights the case of a 54-year-old male with a known history of Lynch syndrome and a previous diagnosis of colon cancer who was found to have a recurrence of malignancy affecting this unlikely area. The treatment strategies for this colorectal squamous cell carcinoma have not been thoroughly explored, so this report aims to highlight effective interventions, including surgical resection and neoadjuvant chemotherapy and radiation. There is a poor prognosis associated with this condition, as it does not typically present until the late stages; however, in this particular instance, early detection leads to improved outcomes.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11318936PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.64477DOI Listing

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