A rare cause of intestinal obstruction in children: signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma of the colon
Basak Erginel
Abstract:BACKGROUND:
Signet-ring cell adenocarcinoma of the colon is well-recognized in adult patients who are extremely rare and not well-documented in children. Our study aims to raise awareness about this rare disease and its long-term outcomes.
METHODS:
We retrospectively evaluated patients with signet-ring cell colon adenocarcinoma.
RESULTS:
Six patients, three boys and three girls, with a mean age of 14.83 (range, 13–17 years), presented with si… Show more
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