Metastatic lesions of the spleen are a rare finding and are generally associated with widespread disease. Moreover, solitary metastases of the spleen are exceptional. In this paper, we describe the case of a patient who developed an isolated splenic metastasis from colon carcinoma five years after surgery, and was successfully treated by splenectomy. We also review the scant literature experience discussing clinical diagnosis and approaches to this uncommon event.
Sileri, P., D'Ugo, S., Benavoli, D., Stolfi, V., Palmieri, G., Mele, A., et al. (2009). Metachronous splenic metastasis from colonic carcinoma five years after surgery: a case report and literature review. SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 102(7), 733-735 [10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3181a93c39].
Metachronous splenic metastasis from colonic carcinoma five years after surgery: a case report and literature review
SILERI, PIERPAOLO;PALMIERI, GIAMPIERO;GASPARI, ACHILLE
2009-07-01
Abstract
Metastatic lesions of the spleen are a rare finding and are generally associated with widespread disease. Moreover, solitary metastases of the spleen are exceptional. In this paper, we describe the case of a patient who developed an isolated splenic metastasis from colon carcinoma five years after surgery, and was successfully treated by splenectomy. We also review the scant literature experience discussing clinical diagnosis and approaches to this uncommon event.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
