McKittrick Wheelock syndrome secondary to adenocarcinoma of the rectum: case report and diagnostic considerations
J. coloproctol. (Rio J., Impr.)
; 43(3): 224-226, July-sept. 2023. ilus
Artigo
em Inglês
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-1521144
Biblioteca responsável:
BR545.3
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
McKittrick-Wheelock syndrome is a rare entity characterized by chronic diarrhea, acute kidney injury, and hydroelectrolytic imbalance associated with a large rectal tumor, frequently a villous adenoma. Case report A 69-year-old male with chronic diarrhea with mucus. He underwent a colonoscopy with biopsies, reporting adenocarcinoma of the rectum in situ, and underwent a robot assisted intersphincteric resection with colo-anal anastomosis and a protecitive ileostomy.Discussion:
Described in 1954, this syndrome is manifested by electrolyte imbalance and acute renal injury secondary to diarrhea associated with a rectal villous adenoma, often with long lasting symptoms. The most frequent symptom being watery diarrhea with mucus. The definitive treatment consists of surgical resection.Conclusion:
Although this is a rare pathology, it should be considered as a differential diagnosis in cases of chronic diarrhea associated with water and electrolyte disorders. (AU)
Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Contexto em Saúde:
Doenças Negligenciadas
Problema de saúde:
Diarreia
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Doenças Negligenciadas
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Retais
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Adenocarcinoma
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Adenoma Viloso
Limite:
Idoso
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. coloproctol. (Rio J., Impr.)
Assunto da revista:
Cirurgia
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Doenas Retais
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Doenas do Colo
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Gastroenterologia
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Cirurgia
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
México
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Hospital Angeles Pedregal/MX