Colon

Carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma



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Raul S. Gonzalez, M.D.
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Rectal squamous cell carcinoma

Microscopic (histologic) description
  • Similar to squamous cell carcinoma in other organs (polygonal eosinophilic cells with intercellular bridges and keratin formation)
  • Can be poorly differentiated
  • May be basaloid or acantholytic
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Squamous cell carcinoma

Positive stains
Sample pathology report
  • Ascending colon, resection:
    • Squamous cell carcinoma of the colon (see synoptic report and comment)
    • Comment: An immunohistochemical stain for p40 is diffusely positive.
Differential diagnosis
Board review style question #1

    Colonic squamous cell carcinoma can arise in the setting of

  1. Colonic epidermal inclusion cysts
  2. Diverticulitis
  3. HPV infection
  4. Schistosomiasis
Board review style answer #1
D. Schistosomiasis

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