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Carcinoma caecum--a rare presentation.

Tahir Ali Chohan¹, Syed Mudasser, Mohamed Sarwar

¹Department of General Surgery,Sultan Qaboos Hospital, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman. tahiralichohan@hotmail.com

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Caecal carcinoma, a right-sided colon cancer, can present insidiously. This case highlights a rare posterior perforation leading to retroperitoneal collection and necrotizing fasciitis, ultimately causing septicemic shock.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Oncology
Pathology

Background:

Right-sided colonic cancers, including caecal tumors, typically manifest with symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and iron deficiency anemia.
Posterior perforation and retroperitoneal involvement are uncommon presentations for these malignancies.

Observation:

A case study of an elderly Omani woman presenting with subtle signs of a perforated caecum.
The perforation led to a significant retroperitoneal collection and necrotizing fasciitis of the abdominal wall.

Findings:

The patient's condition was attributed to advanced carcinoma of the caecum.
Despite surgical intervention, the patient succumbed to septicemic shock.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering rare complications in the diagnosis of right-sided colonic cancers.
Highlights the aggressive nature and potential for rapid deterioration in perforated caecal carcinoma.
Emphasizes the critical need for prompt diagnosis and management of retroperitoneal complications secondary to gastrointestinal malignancy.