Metastatic Anaplastic Carcinoma of the Small Intestine Arising from The Lung.
- Author:
Dong Yi KIM
1
;
Jai Kyoon JOO
;
Seong Yeob RYU
;
Young Jin KIM
;
Shin Kon KIM
;
Sang Woo JUHNG
Author Information
1. Division of Gastroenterogic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea. dockim@jnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lung neoplasm;
Metastasis;
Small intestine
- MeSH:
Aged, 80 and over;
Carcinoma*;
Humans;
Intestine, Small*;
Judgment;
Lung Neoplasms;
Lung*;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Peritonitis
- From:Cancer Research and Treatment
2003;35(4):364-366
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A metastatic carcinoma of the small intestine is rare. Here, the case study of an 80-year-old lung carcinoma patient, with generalized peritonitis due to neoplastic perforation of the small intestine is reported. Pathological studies of a small intestinal mass revealed a metastatic anaplastic carcinoma arising from the lung. Patients with known lung carcinoma, who develop abdominal complaints, should be examined thoroughly. Although it is very difficult to diagnose and treat a metastatic carcinoma of the small intestine, in our judgment, with a greater awareness of this neoplasm, more cases may be diagnosed in the early stages, leading to improved rates of survival.
