Adenocarcinoma of rectum as second primary cancer after treatment of endometrium cancer

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2013 Jun;23(6):434-6.

Abstract

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women in the United States. Previous epidemiologic studies have identified a 1.5 - 3 fold increased risk of colorectal cancer in women after ovarian and endometrial cancer. In Pakistan, neither such a study showing relationship of colorectal cancer with gynaecological cancer has been done nor any case has been reported. Here, a case is being reported who developed adenocarcinoma of rectum as the second primary about nine years after completion of treatment for adenocarcinoma of endometrium.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / radiotherapy*
  • Adult
  • Brachytherapy / adverse effects*
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / complications
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / etiology
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary / pathology*
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant / adverse effects*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome