[A Case of Transverse Colon Cancer Complicated by Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis].

ABSTRACT

A man in his 50s had undergone steroid therapy for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis(EGPA). Since an examination for malignant tumors revealed type 0-Ⅰsp(cT1aN0M0)and type 2(cT2N0M0)lesions in the proximal and mid- transverse colon, respectively, he was referred to our department. Endoscopic resection was performed on the proximal lesion. After the confirmation of curative resection, laparoscopic partial colectomy(transverse colon)and D3 lymph node dissection were performed on the mid-transverse lesion. Because of the patient's favorable postoperative course, he was discharged from the hospital on POD17. Since steroids and immunosuppressants may cause immunological abnormalities and malignant tumors, such patients should be strictly followed up.