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Uterine cervix metastasis from primary colon adenocarcinoma: a case report and review of the literature

Authors: I. Sassi, M. Ghalleb, M. Chemlali, M. Mbarek, L. Charfi, R. Chargui, K. Rahal

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Introduction

Metastases to the female genital tract from extragenital primary tumors are unusual. We report a rare case of uterine cervix metastasis from colon adenocarcinoma and discuss diagnostic and therapeutic issues.

Case report

We report a case of a 38-year-old North African Caucasian woman treated for a non-metastatic colon adenocarcinoma. She had a sigmoidectomy and incomplete adjuvant chemotherapy. Six months later, she consulted with vaginal bleeding caused by a cervical tumor, which was confirmed to be metastatic disease, and the patient underwent decompressive and hemostatic radiotherapy.

Conclusion

Uterine cervix metastasis from primary colon adenocarcinoma is rare. The resection remains the standard protocol for the local treatment of resectable metastatic disease. Otherwise, systemic therapy is the preferable option.

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Title: Uterine cervix metastasis from primary colon adenocarcinoma: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: I. Sassi
M. Ghalleb
M. Chemlali
M. Mbarek
L. Charfi
R. Chargui
K. Rahal
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Metastasis
Systemic Therapy
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-03055-2

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