Isolated metachronous splenic metastasis from synchronous colon cancer
2006
Isolated Splenic Metastasis from Colon Cancer
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Gencosmanoglu Rasim, Aker Fugen, Kir Gozde, Tozun Nurdan
Primary Institution: Marmara University School of Medicine
Conclusion
Isolated splenic metastasis is rare in colorectal cancer patients, but long-term survival can be achieved with splenectomy.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 13 cases of isolated splenic metastasis from colorectal cancer have been reported in the literature.
- The patient remained asymptomatic for 14 months post-surgery before the diagnosis of splenic metastasis.
- The splenic metastasis was confirmed by 18FDG-PET scanning.
Takeaway
Sometimes, cancer can spread to the spleen, but it's very rare. If it happens, removing the spleen can help the patient live longer.
Methodology
The patient underwent extended left hemicolectomy, followed by imaging studies and splenectomy after a rising CEA level indicated metastasis.
Limitations
The long-term survival rate following splenectomy for solitary splenic metastasis is still unknown.
Participant Demographics
A 76-year-old man.
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