Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in a Cirrhotic Liver with Synchronous Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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We are reporting a case of a patient with a previous history of colorectal cancer (CRC) and cirrhosis, who developed concurrent liver lesions consistent with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); a case which is unique due to the low incidence of multiple cancers, particularly HCC in the setting of previous advanced colorectal carcinoma along, in a cirrhotic liver. We will review the known literature on multiple cancer rates found in patients with known colorectal carcinoma. We will then outline this particular patient's presentation, followed by a discussion as to why the particular concurrent development of HCC in the setting of previous CRC is of note.
Enhanced colorectal cancer metastases in the alcohol-injured liver.
Mohr A, Gould J, Kubik J, Talmon G, Casey C, Thomas P Clin Exp Metastasis. 2017; 34(2):171-184.
PMID: 28168393 DOI: 10.1007/s10585-017-9838-x.