Primary rectal linitis plastica: Report of two cases and a review of the literature
Abstract
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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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Surgery
Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
Karam Azız
0000-0002-3330-7311
Morocco
Benjira Rım
0000-0003-1191-2403
Morocco
Tarik Souıkı
0000-0001-5657-7253
Morocco
Imane Toughraı
This is me
0000-0003-0401-3012
Morocco
Khalid Mazaz
This is me
0000-0001-7779-7802
Morocco
Karim Ibn Majdoun El Hassanı
This is me
0000-0002-0421-7296
Morocco
Publication Date
January 2, 2020
Submission Date
June 23, 2019
Acceptance Date
January 23, 2020
Published in Issue
Year 2020 Volume: 4 Number: 1