Transitional cell carcinoma arising in a tailgut cyst
Adnan A Sheikh1, Olorundi Rotimi1, Deepa Jacob1
1The John Goligher Colorectal Surgery Unit, St James University Hospital, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|July 29, 2015
Abstract:
Malignant transformation in tailgut cysts (TGCs) is extremely rare, with no reports of transitional cell carcinoma arising in them in the UK literature. Here, we discuss a case of a patient with a malignant TGC encapsulating the rectum. This case report highlights the pathological and diagnostic considerations and discusses its management.


