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World J Clin Cases. Dec 16, 2023; 11(35): 8343-8349
Published online Dec 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i35.8343
Rare synchronous colorectal carcinoma with three pathological subtypes: A case report and review of the literature
Fang Li, Bin Zhao, Lei Zhang, Guo-Qing Chen, Li Zhu, Xiao-Ling Feng, Hui Yao, Xue-Feng Tang, Hua Yang, Yong-Qiang Liu
Fang Li, Bin Zhao, Lei Zhang, Guo-Qing Chen, Li Zhu, Xiao-Ling Feng, Hua Yang, Yong-Qiang Liu, Department of General Surgery, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing 401120, China
Hui Yao, Xue-Feng Tang, Department of Pathology, Chongqing General Hospital, Chongqing 401147, China
Author contributions: Li F provided patient information and wrote the manuscript; Zhao B and Zhu L conceived the manuscript; Zhang L and Feng XL collected the data; Chen GQ consulted the treatment plan; Yao H and Tang XF prepared histopathological examination and illustrations; Yang H reviewed the topic presentation, structure of the manuscript, illustrations, and photographs; Liu YQ obtained resources and reviewed and edited the manuscript; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Yong-Qiang Liu, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery, Chongqing General Hospital, No. 118 Xingguang Avenue, Liangjiang New District, Chongqing 401147, China. wklyq007@163.com
Received: July 14, 2023
Peer-review started: July 14, 2023
First decision: August 30, 2023
Revised: September 14, 2023
Accepted: November 30, 2023
Article in press: November 30, 2023
Published online: December 16, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: In most cases, the number of pathologic types of synchronous colorectal carcinomas (SCRC) is limited to 1-2. It is very rare that the pathological findings of a patient with SCRC show more than two different pathological subtypes. Here, we report a rare case of SCRC with three different pathological subtypes without a family history of cancer or genetic predisposing factors.