ISOLATED METASTASIS OF CERVICAL CANCER TO THE ABDOMINAL WALL

isolated metastasis of cervical cancer to the abdominal wall

abstract carcinoma of the cervix is a common neoplasm and accounts for a considerable number of cervical diseases that lead to death in developing countries. in these countries early detection and improved methods of treatment have resulted in comparatively better control of the cancer and long survival however, invasive and metastatic disease still occurs. the authors present the case report o...

Isolated Abdominal Wall Metastasis of Endometrial Carcinoma

A woman in her mid-60s presented with a bulky mass on the anterior abdominal wall. She had a previous incidental diagnosis of endometrial adenocarcinoma FIGO stage IB following a vaginal hysterectomy. Physical exam and imaging revealed a well circumscribed bulging tumour at the umbilical region, measuring 10 × 9 × 9 cm, with overlying intact skin and subcutaneous tissue. Surgical resection was ...

The Broad Ligament Leiomyosarcoma Metastasis to the Abdominal Wall

Leiomyosarcoma of the broad ligament is a rare tumor and according to our knowledge only twenty cases have been reported in the English literature. Gardner et al. emphasize that, “these tumors occur on or in the broad ligament, but are completely separated from and in no way connected with either the uterus or the ovary” [1]. On the other hand metastasis of leiomyosarcoma to the abdominal wall ...

Isolated Splenic Metastasis Presenting with Continuous Fever and Abdominal Pain

Primary Thoracic Wall Hydatid Cyst Extended to the Abdominal wall: A Case Report

Hydatid disease (HD) is an infectious disease caused by echinococcosis. Hydatid cyst (HC) most commonly invades the liver (60-70%) and the lungs (20-25%). However, other parts of the body and even unusual locations can be infected, mimicking a benign lesion that could be easily missed. Primary HC of the chest wall is extremely rare, even in countries where echinococcosis is endemic. We he...

Abdominal Wall Metastasis After PEG Placement in Patients with Oropharyngeal Cancer A CASE TO REMEMBER

33 BACKGROUND Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is commonly used in patients with head and neck cancer in order to provide sufficient enteral nutrition peri-operatively and during radiation therapy. Recognized complications of PEG include infection, bleeding, dislodgement, peritonitis, bowel perforation, and aspiration pneumonia. (1). Metastases to PEG sites are rare but are being recog...