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Spontaneous Perforation of the Rectum by Carcinoma of the Prostate. Case Report

Luigi Cormio, Ilkka Perttilä, Osmo Saarinen, E. Tierala, Stig Nordling, Mirja Ruutu

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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.

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Key concepts: Rectum, Carcinoma, Medicine, Rectal carcinoma, Perforation, Prostate, Prostate carcinoma, Surgery