An Unusual Case of Ovarian Carcinomatosis with Microscopic Tumor Embolism Leading to Rectal Ischemia and Perforation.
- Author:
Man Hon TANG
1
;
Jason LIM
;
Inny BUSHMANI
;
Chee Yung NG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Ovarian neoplasms; Neoplastic cells; Rectum; Ischemia; Perforation
- MeSH: Carcinoma*; Infarction; Ischemia*; Neoplastic Cells, Circulating*; Ovarian Neoplasms; Postoperative Complications; Rectum; Sigmoidoscopy
- From:Clinical Endoscopy 2018;51(3):294-298
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: We present an unusual case of advanced ovarian carcinoma with postoperative complications of ischemia and perforation of the rectum as a result of tumor embolism. The interval progression from ischemia to infarction of the rectum was captured in repeated sigmoidoscopies. A brief discussion on tumor embolism and management of this case is also included.
