Synchronous tumor of the rectum and left colon: Case report
Synchronous tumors, characterized by the simultaneous presence of neoplasms in different regions or by confirmatory diagnoses separated by up to six months, are generally associated with unfavorable prognoses, especially in the case of colorectal carcinomas, where they have higher mortality and post...
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Published in | International Seven Journal of Health Research Vol. 3; no. 2; pp. 504 - 510 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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23.04.2024
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Summary: | Synchronous tumors, characterized by the simultaneous presence of neoplasms in different regions or by confirmatory diagnoses separated by up to six months, are generally associated with unfavorable prognoses, especially in the case of colorectal carcinomas, where they have higher mortality and postoperative complications, as well as requiring a new therapeutic approach and resulting in less favorable clinical outcomes. Colorectal cancer is the most common neoplasm of the gastrointestinal tract, and recent studies indicate that between 15% and 25% of patients with colorectal carcinoma have synchronous tumors, highlighting their clinical relevance and the need for appropriate approaches.
Tumores sincrônicos, caracterizados pela presença simultânea de neoplasias em diferentes regiões ou por diagnósticos confirmatórios separados por até seis meses, geralmente estão associados a prognósticos desfavoráveis, especialmente no caso dos carcinomas colorretais, onde apresentam maior mortalidade e complicações pós-operatórias, além de exigirem uma nova abordagem terapêutica e resultarem em evoluções clínicas menos favoráveis. O câncer colorretal é a neoplasia mais comum do trato gastrointestinal, e estudos recentes indicam que entre 15% e 25% dos pacientes com carcinoma colorretal apresentam a condição de tumores sincrônicos, destacando sua relevância clínica e a necessidade de abordagens adequadas. |
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ISSN: | 2764-9415 2764-9415 |
DOI: | 10.56238/isevjhv3n2-013 |