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Alejandro A Rodriguez1, Shyam Vedantam2, Camilo J Acosta2
1Department of Medicine, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL.
ACG Case Reports Journal
|April 28, 2025
Summary
Pancreatic cancer commonly metastasizes to the liver, lungs, and peritoneum. This study highlights rare cases of colon metastasis from pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, emphasizing colonoscopy
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
Background:
- Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) frequently presents with distant metastases, commonly affecting the liver, peritoneum, and lungs.
- Solitary distant metastasis to the colon from PDAC is an uncommon but significant clinical presentation.
Observation:
- This report details two cases of synchronous PDAC distant metastasis to the colon.
- The study includes a comprehensive literature review on this rare entity.
Findings:
- Colonoscopy proved effective in diagnosing metastatic disease to the colon in the presented cases.
- Palliative stenting is a viable option for managing complete bowel obstruction caused by metastasis.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of rare metastatic sites like the colon is crucial for accurate PDAC diagnosis.
- Endoscopic procedures like colonoscopy play a vital role in identifying and managing gastrointestinal metastases from PDAC.
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