| Diagnostic implications of MR imaging for mucinous adenocarcinoma arising from fistula in ano. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19609741 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Mucinous adenocarcinoma associated with chronic fistula in ano is rare, and diagnosis is often difficult. Two cases of mucinous adenocarcinoma arising from fistula in ano occur in a patient with longlasting fistulas, persisting for more than 10 years, are presented. In two cases, T2-weighted MR images revealed symptomatic features; that is, the hyperintense heterogeneous content looked like a gathering of various sizes of granules. This is due to the fact that mucinous adenocarcinomas usually consist of the gathering of many small mucous lakes. This finding has the implications in diagnosing mucinous adenocarcinoma arising from carcinoma in ano. |
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Authors:
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T Yamaguchi; R Kagawa; H Takahashi; R Takeda; S Sakata; D Nishizaki |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2009-07-17 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Techniques in coloproctology Volume: 13 ISSN: 1128-045X ISO Abbreviation: Tech Coloproctol Publication Date: 2009 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-09-04 Completed Date: 2010-01-12 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9613614 Medline TA: Tech Coloproctol Country: Italy |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 251-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, Rakuwakai-Otowa Hospital, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, Japan. rakuwadr011@rakuwadr.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous
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pathology Aged Cell Transformation, Neoplastic / pathology* Diagnosis, Differential Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods* Male Middle Aged Rectal Fistula / diagnosis*, pathology, surgery Rectal Neoplasms / diagnosis*, pathology Risk Assessment |
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