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Long-term survival for locally advanced adenosquamous ASC colon cancer in ulcerative colitis: Case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Adenosquamous carcinoma (ASC) of the colon is an exceedingly rare and aggressive subtype, with limited data available on long-term survival, particularly among patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). Case Presentation: We present a 39-year-old male with a 9-year history of UC who experienced severe anemia and hematochezia. Imaging and histopathological analysis confirmed a diagnosis of stage IIIB ASC of the right colon. The patient underwent total colectomy followed by adjuvant chemotherapy (XELOX), ileoanal pouch reconstruction, and stoma closure. After 56 months of follow-up, he remains disease-free with good pouch function. Conclusion: This case underscores the prognosis and the need for further research in UC-ASC subtype.

Source: Case Reports in Oncology

DOI: 10.1159/000546931

Author: Abdulrahman Alotaibi

Institution: University of Jeddah

Language: English

Topic: Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,170