A Rare Colonic Metastasis Case from Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Overview

Journal Open Access Maced J Med Sci

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2020 Mar 28

PMID 32215096

Citations 6

Authors

Binh Van Pham

Huynh Huu Phan

Lam Le Ngo

Hang Thi Thuy Nguyen

Ky Van Le

Thien Chu Dinh

Nguyen Duy Bac

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Abstract

Background: Hepatocellularcarcinoma (HCC) metastasis include intrahepatic and extrahepatic metastasis. Similar to intrahepatic metastasis, extrahepatic metastases are not unusual in cases with HCC. However, colonic metastasis is infrequent.

Case Report: We describe a clinical case, he was diagnosed with HCC a year ago, treated with TACE (transarterialchemoembolisation), re-examined with abdominal pain and defecation disorder. The tests such as CT scan, colorectal endoscopy, fine needle aspiration (FNA) revealed secondary metastatic lesion of HCC in sigmoid colon. This is the first gastrointestinal (GI) tract metastatic we have encountered.

Conclusion: HCC metastases of the colon are rare, especially cases of hematogenous spread. The prognosis of these patients is often very critical. Indications for surgical removal of the lesion may be used if the general situation of patient is acceptable.

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