Published in:
01-09-2019 | Case Report
Indolent Nodal Relapse of Colon Carcinoma with Associated Tumor Thrombus Invading the Superior Mesenteric Vein
Authors:
Megan Greally, Keith Pilson, Anna Linehan, Conor O’Keane, Conor J. Shields, John B. Conneely, John A. McCaffrey
Published in:
Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer
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Issue 3/2019
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Excerpt
Approximately 50–60% of patients with colorectal cancer develop metastatic disease, with the liver, lungs, and peritoneum being the commonest sites of occurrence. While there is data supporting the role of metastatectomy for liver disease, especially when occurring metachronously, evidence is limited for resection of extrahepatic disease. However, there is some evidence that judicious use of salvage surgery has a role in well-selected patients. This case highlights the extremely rare diagnosis of superior mesenteric vein (SMV) tumor thrombus related to metastatic nodal recurrence of colon cancer in a 54-year-old male with a history of T3N2b colon cancer. We present the diagnostic and management issues associated with this complex case which demonstrated an unusual pattern of recurrence. …
