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Metastatic cervical carcinoma in the caecum
O Marjmin1, B Badrulhisham, C M Teoh
1Department of Surgery, Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaakob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur.
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
|October 28, 2005
Summary
Metastatic cervical carcinoma rarely spreads to the caecum, causing intestinal obstruction. This case highlights an exceptionally uncommon site for cervical cancer metastasis, with no prior reports found in literature reviews.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Gynecologic Oncology
Background:
- Cervical carcinoma is a common malignancy in women.
- Metastasis typically occurs to regional lymph nodes, lungs, liver, and bone.
- Gastrointestinal metastasis from cervical cancer is infrequent.
Observation:
- A patient presented with acute intestinal obstruction.
- Surgical intervention revealed a caecal tumour.
- Histopathology confirmed metastatic carcinoma in the caecum originating from cervical cancer.
Findings:
- This represents an extremely rare instance of cervical carcinoma metastasis to the caecum.
- A comprehensive literature review found no previously reported cases of such metastasis.
- The caecum is an exceptionally uncommon site for metastatic spread from cervical cancer.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of cervical cancer metastasis.
- Highlights the importance of considering rare metastatic sites in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- May inform future research into the mechanisms of unusual cancer spread.