Adenocarcinoma of the third portion of the duodenum in a man with CREST syndrome
2008
Adenocarcinoma of the Duodenum in a Patient with CREST Syndrome
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Anastasopoulos Georgios, Marinis Athanasios, Konstantinidis Christos, Theodosopoulos Theodosios, Fragulidis Georgios, Vassiliou Ioannis
Primary Institution: Areteion University Hospital
Conclusion
This is the first report of a primary adenocarcinoma of the duodenum in a patient with CREST syndrome.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with abdominal pain and weight loss.
- An ulcerative lesion was found in the duodenum during endoscopy.
- Histology confirmed the diagnosis of adenocarcinoma.
Takeaway
A man with a rare syndrome called CREST had a type of stomach cancer in his duodenum, which is the first time this has been reported.
Methodology
The patient underwent a partial pancreatoduodenectomy after diagnosis via biopsy.
Limitations
The relationship between CREST syndrome and duodenal adenocarcinoma remains unclear and requires further investigation.
Participant Demographics
54-year-old male with a history of CREST syndrome.
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