Spontaneous perforation of the rectum by carcinoma of the prostate. Case report

Tumori. 1993 Aug 31;79(4):280-2. doi: 10.1177/030089169307900412.

Abstract

A case of spontaneous perforation of the rectum by a locally advanced prostatic carcinoma is described. The mechanisms of rectal involvement by prostatic carcinoma are discussed, focusing attention on the difficulties in differential diagnosis with primary carcinoma of the rectum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / complications*
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Colonic Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Perforation / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology*
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / complications*
  • Rectal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Rectal Diseases / etiology*