An Unusual Cause of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Clinical Practice; A Case Report of Locally Invasive Colon Cancer with Superimposed Actinomycosis
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 20, Issue 12
Abstract
Background: Colon cancer commonly presents with lower gastrointestinal bleeding in symptomatic patients. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding as a symptom of colon cancer is unusual. This case highlights the diagnostic and management challenges of colon cancer masquerading as gastric ulcer with a bleeding complication. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 45-year-old man who presented with passage of melaena stools with associated epigastric pain. Endoscopy revealed gastric ulcer in the greater curvature. Histopathology identified a diffuse adenocarcinoma with superimposed actinomycosis. Intra-operatively the patient was found to have a carcinoma of the transverse colon diffusely infiltrating and ulcerating the stomach in its greater curvature. Patient died from bilateral pulmonary thromboembolism 10 weeks after the surgery. Conclusion: Although rare, colon cancer can present with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. It must be considered as a differential in the work up for a patient passing melaena stool.
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Y. A. Awuku, J. I. Lovi, M. Nortey, T. M. Morna, P. K. Akakpo
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