Rectal metastasis resulting from the hematogenous spread of
gastric cancer (Schnitzler’s disease) is rarely seen. We report a case of 53-year-old female with rectal metastasis from gastic cancer who presented with
abdominal pain, tenesmus, and severe constipation. Digital rectal examination
revealed a severe stenosis 5-6 cm from the dentate line. Sigmoidoscopy showed a
narrowed lumen at 5 cm up from the dentate line. The evident radiologic finding
was circumferential stenosis of the rectum located at the same level. Very low
anterior resection and total mesorectal excision with coloanal anastomosis in
addition to protective ileostomy were performed. Pathological examination
revealed metastatic adenocarcinoma (Schnitzler’s metastasis). The patient was
discharged on the 9th postoperative day with no adverse events. It
should be kept in mind that rectal stenosis could be metastasis from gastric
carcinoma if consistent with the patient’s history.
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi |
Bölüm | Case Report |
Yazarlar | |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | 4 Ocak 2019 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 13 Ocak 2018 |
Kabul Tarihi | 1 Mart 2018 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2019 Cilt: 5 Sayı: 1 |