Case Report of Rectal Adenocarcinoma and Ileal Carcinoids
Author Information
Author(s): McHugh Seamus M, O'Donnell Jill, Gillen Peter
Primary Institution: Department of Surgery, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, Ireland, UK
Hypothesis
Is there a synchronous association between rectal adenocarcinoma and ileal carcinoids?
Conclusion
A thorough inspection of the abdominal cavity during gastrointestinal tumor resection is crucial to identify potential synchronous tumors.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a 9-month history of diarrhea and tenesmus before surgery.
- Three serosal deposits of tumor were found in the distal ileum during surgery.
- Histology confirmed the presence of ileal carcinoids.
Takeaway
This study talks about a 74-year-old woman who had both rectal cancer and three small tumors in her intestine found during surgery. It shows that doctors should check carefully for other tumors when treating cancer.
Methodology
The patient underwent anterior resection for rectal adenocarcinoma, and ileal carcinoids were discovered during surgery.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
74-year-old woman
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