Retroperitoneal malignant fibrous histiocytoma causing variegated colonic lesions.
Intern Med
; 37(4): 376-80, 1998 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-9630197
ABSTRACT
A 68-year-old man visited our hospital because of heartburn. A firm mass was palpated in the left upper abdominal quadrant. Ultrasonography and computed tomography revealed a large left sided retroperitoneal tumor. A barium enema examination showed shallow irregularly depressed or elevated lesions. Colonoscopy revealed an irregularly shaped ulcer and multiple submucosal masses suggesting invasion by an extrinsic malignant tumor. Although colonoscopic biopsy was negative, a resected tumor was histologically diagnosed as a malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH). When such varigated lesions are detected in the colon, MFH should be considered, and an attempt to sample the submucosal layer may be necessary.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Retroperitoneais
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Segunda Neoplasia Primária
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Histiocitoma Fibroso Benigno
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Neoplasias do Colo
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Intern Med
Ano de publicação:
1998
Tipo de documento:
Article