Splenic Abscess: An Unusual Complication of Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is among the common malignancies. Common cancer-related complications are regional tumor extension, obstruction, and tumor perforation. Abscess formation is among the rare complications. We report a case of a 60-year-old female who presented with shortness of breath and left upper quadr...

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Published inGastroenterology research Vol. 10; no. 4; pp. 247 - 250
Main Authors Yelisetti, Rishitha, Khurshid, Madiha, Awad, Areig, Kaji, Anand
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada Elmer Press 01.08.2017
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Case Report
Splenic abscess
Colon cancer
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Summary:Colon cancer is among the common malignancies. Common cancer-related complications are regional tumor extension, obstruction, and tumor perforation. Abscess formation is among the rare complications. We report a case of a 60-year-old female who presented with shortness of breath and left upper quadrant pain and was diagnosed with splenic abscess associated with colon cancer. This type of presentation necessitates an early surgical intervention.
ISSN:1918-2805
1918-2813
DOI:10.14740/gr840w