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Isolated splenic metastases from colon cancer
R Indudhara1, D Vogt, H S Levin
1Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA.
Southern Medical Journal
|June 1, 1997
Summary
Metastatic tumors in the spleen are rare, especially from colon cancer. This case highlights isolated splenic metastasis, suggesting splenectomy might benefit selected patients for potential long-term survival.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Metastatic tumors to the spleen are uncommon, typically appearing with widespread visceral metastases.
- The liver is the most frequent site for metastatic colon cancer.
- Isolated splenic metastasis from colon cancer is exceptionally rare.