Synchronous isolated splenic metastasis from colon carcinoma

Am J Clin Oncol. 2001 Jun;24(3):311-2. doi: 10.1097/00000421-200106000-00021.

Abstract

We report the first case known to us of a synchronous isolated splenic metastasis from colon carcinoma in a 52-year-old woman operated on splenectomy, left colectomy, and ileal resection. The patient died of diffuse carcinomatosis 1 year after the operation. Splenectomy for isolated splenic metastasis from colon carcinoma is justified, and serum tumor markers are useful to detect metastases early during the follow-up, as in our report.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / secondary*
  • Colonic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Splenic Neoplasms / secondary*