[Squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal in the elderly showing complete response following radiotherapy--a case report]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2007 Nov;34(12):2025-8.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We reported an elderly case of squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal which showed complete response following radiotherapy alone. An 86-year-old man complaining of anal bleeding and pain was admitted. Colonoscopy showed a type 1 tumor just above the dentate line. Biopsy revealed squamous cell carcinoma. Serum SCC Level before treatment was elevated (8.4 ng/mL). Magnetic resonance imaging did not show any metastatic lesions. Since the patient and his family members refused a surgical intervension and chemotherapy, he received an external radiotherapy (total dose: 60 Gy) to the pelvic space and showed complete response after radiotherapy. He is alive without evidence of recurrence about three years after the radiation, although serum SCC is slightly elevated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anus Neoplasms / blood
  • Anus Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Anus Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / blood
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / blood
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / radiotherapy*
  • Colonoscopy
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor