Colonic Metastases from Lung Cancer Causing Intussusception
Author Information
Author(s): Rashid Sadat, Rajan Dhyan, Jacob Robin, Dahl Keith, Prasad Apsara, Singh Jaspreet, Siddiqui Ghulam, Sasthakonar Venkatesh, Freedman Lester, Gebre Wondwoosen, Takeshige Umeko, Subramani Krishnaiyer, Rizvon Kaleem, Mustacchia Paul
Primary Institution: Nassau University Medical Center
Hypothesis
Can pleomorphic carcinoma of the lung metastasize to the bowel and cause intussusception?
Conclusion
Pleomorphic carcinoma can metastasize to the bowel and may lead to intussusception, requiring surgical intervention.
Supporting Evidence
- Pleomorphic carcinoma is a rare type of lung cancer that can metastasize to the bowel.
- Intussusception is a rare complication of bowel metastasis.
- The patient experienced severe abdominal pain and required emergency surgery.
Takeaway
Sometimes, lung cancer can spread to the intestines and cause a blockage, which needs surgery to fix.
Methodology
Case report of a 57-year-old male with pleomorphic carcinoma of the lung and ileocecal intussusception.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
57-year-old African American male.
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