Fibrosarcoma of the transverse colon

Bonser, Robert S.; McMaster, P; Acland, Peter R.; Parratt, John

doi:10.1002/jso.2930310107

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“…The existence of a fibrosarcoma in the colon is extremely rare. After a fibrosarcoma of the colon was first recognized in 1949, fibrosarcomas were associated with ulcerative colitis, which had generally been studied [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ].…”

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“…Furthermore, a fibrosarcoma is most frequently observed in the early years of life and is extremely rare in adults. Review articles have reported only four cases involving a fibrosarcoma of the colon [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]. Here, we report our experience with a case of acute peritonitis caused by a fibrosarcoma of the transverse colon in an adult.…”

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Acute Peritonitis Caused by a Fibrosarcoma of the Transverse Colon in an Adult

2014

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A fibrosarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal tumor derived from fibrous connective tissue. It usually develops in the deep soft tissues of the extremities, as well as the trunk, head, and neck. In extremely rare cases, a fibrosarcoma may occur in the gastrointestinal tract. Most cases of fibrosarcoma in the gastrointestinal tract have been observed in the pediatric age group while only a few cases have been reported in adults. A 61-year-old male presented with pain in the entire abdominal region. Chest radiography showed free air in the subphrenic space. After an emergency operation, we found a solid mass around the transverse colon and performed a segmental resection with a lymphatic dissection of the transverse colon, including the mass. A pathologic examination showed a fibrosarcoma with a perforation. There was no perioperative complication. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 11 and had follow-ups for 1 year without any recurrence.

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Acute Peritonitis Caused by a Fibrosarcoma of the Transverse Colon in an Adult

2014

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“…36 Fibrosarcoma originates mainly in the soft tissue of extremities and is uncommon in the retroperitoneum and gastrointestinal tract. 37,38 Rhabdomyosarcoma occurs predominantly in children. The genito-urinary tract is a common site of origin (21%), compared with the extremities (20%), parameningeal region (14%), head and neck (13%), and retroperitoneum (8%).…”

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Imaging diagnosis of abdominal and pelvic sarcomas

Pui

1999

Australasian Radiology

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Sarcomas of the abdomen and pelvis are rare malignant mesenchymal neoplasms that often remain undiagnosed until they attain large size. Complete tumour resection is associated with improved patient survival. Detection and delineation of the tumour, its extent and its relationship with surrounding tissues are important for surgical planning. Radiography, barium studies, and intravenous urography are of limited value in the imaging diagnosis of abdominal and pelvic sarcomas. Ultrasound is sensitive for detecting neoplasms larger than 6 cm. Computed tomography is useful for detection, defining extent, and predicting resectability of the primary tumour, evaluation of response to treatment, and detecting recurrence and metastasis. Sarcomas are predominantly large, poorly demarcated, heterogeneous masses of muscle density with haemorrhage or necrosis.

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