Effect of intra-arterial cisplatin on multiple liver metastases from rectal cancer associated with ulcerative colitis

Tohoku J Exp Med. 2004 Jan;202(1):57-61. doi: 10.1620/tjem.202.57.

Abstract

We report a patient with synchronous multiple liver metastases from rectal cancer associated with ulcerative colitis. Because the liver tumors were unresectable, we performed total proctocolectomy and hepatic intra-arterial cisplatin infusion with systemic oral administration of fluorouracil. A complete response was obtained. The patient is alive without sign of recurrence 5 years postoperatively. Hepatic intra-arterial administration of cisplatin should be considered in the treatment of unresectable liver metastases from colorectal cancer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology*
  • Cisplatin / administration & dosage
  • Cisplatin / pharmacology*
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intra-Arterial
  • Liver Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Rectal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / pathology

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Cisplatin