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Muir-Torre syndrome presenting with ileus: a case report
M Balkan1, M Beyzadeoglu, A Balkan
1Department of Surgery, D Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara/Turkey. mujdatbalkan@yahoo.com
Acta Chirurgica Belgica
|August 3, 2004
Summary
Muir-Torre syndrome, a rare condition linking skin and internal cancers, can manifest unusually. This report details a unique case of jejunal carcinoma presenting as intestinal obstruction, a presentation not previously documented.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Muir-Torre syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by the association of sebaceous gland neoplasms and visceral malignancies.
- Diagnosis requires at least one sebaceous neoplasm and one internal malignancy.
Observation:
- This report describes an exceptionally rare presentation of Muir-Torre syndrome.
- The patient exhibited jejunal carcinoma leading to intestinal obstruction (ileus).
Findings:
- Jejunal carcinoma is an uncommon manifestation of Muir-Torre syndrome, with only two prior cases reported in medical literature.
- This is the first documented instance of Muir-Torre syndrome presenting with jejunal carcinoma causing intestinal obstruction.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering Muir-Torre syndrome in patients with unexplained gastrointestinal obstruction and cutaneous neoplasms.
- Suggests a broader spectrum of gastrointestinal involvement in Muir-Torre syndrome than previously recognized.
- Emphasizes the need for thorough investigation of visceral malignancies in patients diagnosed with sebaceous neoplasms.