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Apple-core lesion of the colon: a case report
Ahmed Alzaraa1, Kurzatkowski Krzysztof, Raphael Uwechue
1Department of General Surgery, Leighton Hospital Crewe, Cheshire UK. ahmedwahabf@gmail.com
Introduction:
The appearance of the apple-core lesion of the colon can be caused by several diseases.
Case Presentation:
A male patient was referred to the surgical clinic with melaena and weight loss. Clinical examination and investigations confirmed an apple-core lesion of the colon. He underwent surgery, but unfortunately, died of a chest infection two weeks after the operation.
Conclusion:
This case shows the use of computed tomography in demonstrating the primary cause of iron deficiency anaemia, and at the same time, staging the disease for loco-regional metastasis.
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