Late recurrence of large peri-stomal metastasis following abdomino-perineal resection of rectal cancer
2008
Late Recurrence of Large Peri-Stomal Metastasis After Rectal Cancer Surgery
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Vijayasekar Chandrasekar, Noormohamed Saleem, Cheetham Mark James
Primary Institution: Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Conclusion
Cutaneous metastasis following colorectal cancer resection is rare but should be biopsied early to rule out metastatic disease.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a large fungating mass around her colostomy site 14 years after surgery.
- Histopathology confirmed the mass was a cutaneous metastasis of colonic origin.
- The patient declined adjuvant chemotherapy after surgery.
Takeaway
Sometimes, after surgery for cancer, new lumps can appear on the skin nearby, and it's important to check them to make sure they aren't cancer coming back.
Methodology
Case report detailing the management of a large fungating peristomal cutaneous metastasis.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
61-year-old female patient.
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