World Journal of Pathology Volume No 6
Case Report
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of The Cervix Metastasis to the Jejunum – A Rare Case Report
Nagarekha Kulkarni
World Journal of Pathology 2014, 3:2
Abstract
Introduction
Intestinal metastases usually represent a late stage of disease in which other haematogenous metastases are also frequently found. It is exceedingly rare for squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix to metastases to the jejunum.
Case report
This case report describes about a case of 50 years old female presented to the surgical out patient department with vomiting and pain per abdomen. Resection and primary anastomosis of involved jejunal wall was performed. Diagnosis of peritoneal and jejunal metastases of squamous cell carcinoma associated with mesenteric cyst, adhesion and perforation of jejunum was made.
Conclusion
To conclude, any patient presenting with signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction it is necessary to keep in mind the possibility of jejunal metastatic tumor and to appropriately diagnose and treat.
Key Words
Perforation, intestinal, resection
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