Primary rectal linitis plastica: Report of two cases and a review of the literature
Primary rectal linitis is a rare tumor which mostly affects young patients. The definite diagnosis is based on the histologic examination of deep biopsy samples. It is mostly diagnosed in advanced stages, which worsens the prognosis. In this report, two cases of primary rectal linitis plastica will...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Journal of Surgery and Medicine
2020-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Surgery and Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/josam/issue/51597/581349 |
Summary: | Primary rectal linitis is a rare tumor which mostly affects young patients. The definite diagnosis is based on the histologic examination of deep biopsy samples. It is mostly diagnosed in advanced stages, which worsens the prognosis. In this report, two cases of primary rectal linitis plastica will be presented and discussed in light of the literature. |
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ISSN: | 2602-2079 |