HighlightsMore than 96% of signet-ring cell carcinomas occur in the stomach.Primary SRC carcinoma of the colon and rectum is very rare.It spreads mainly to the lymph nodes and to the peritoneum and rarely to the liver.It presents at advanced stages and has a dismal prognosis.Upper endoscopy is the investigation of choice to exclude a primary gastric cancer.
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