[A case of recurrent transverse colon cancer invading the pancreas and duodenum successfully treated with biliary and duodenal stenting]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2013 Nov;40(12):1780-2.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We report a case of recurrent transverse colon cancer invading the pancreas and duodenum that was successfully treated with biliary and duodenal stenting. A 46-year-old man underwent ascending colostomy for the treatment of obstructive transverse colon cancer with hepatic metastasis. Chemotherapy achieved a partial response, but the levels of tumor markers later began to rise again. He then underwent right hemicolectomy and partial hepatectomy. Post-operative chemotherapy was administered, but the recurrent tumor caused obstructive jaundice and duodenal obstruction. These were successfully treated with biliary and duodenal stenting, and the patient was able to remain at home and maintain his quality of life.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biliary Tract*
  • Colon, Transverse*
  • Colonic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Colonic Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Duodenum* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Jaundice, Obstructive / etiology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Pancreas / pathology*
  • Recurrence
  • Stents*