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Isolated splenic metastases from rectal carcinoma 5 years after surgery: Case report
1Hepatobiliary Surgery, Jiangyou People's Hospital, Sichuan Province, China.
Introduction:
Splenic malignancies are mostly lymphocytic tumors and splenic metastases are rarer.[1] According to reports, the most common source of splenic metastases include melanoma, tumors of the breast, lung, ovary, colon, stomach, and pancreas.[2,3].
Patient Concerns:
This paper reports a 41-year-old male patient who underwent a successful resection of low rectal cancer in our hospital 5 years ago.
Diagnosis:
Three months ago, computed tomography scan revealed a tumor in the spleen, considered as an isolated metastasis.
Interventions:
The patient underwent splenectomy and postoperative pathological examination confirmed metastatic adenocarcinoma.
Outcomes:
The patient was followed up for 3 months after surgery, there was no abdominal metastasis or recurrence.
Conclusion:
The splenic metastasis from rectal carcinoma 5 years after surgery is rare. If it is a solitary splenic metastasis, splenectomy can effectively improve the prognosis of patients. We review the literature and report this case.
