Colonic cancer in a patient with intestinal malrotation: a case report.
Title | Colonic cancer in a patient with intestinal malrotation: a case report. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2010 |
Authors | Michalopoulos, A., Papadopoulos V., Paramythiotis D., Papavramidis T., Douros V., Netta S., Mekras A., & Apostolidis S. |
Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
Volume | 14 Suppl 1 |
Pagination | S65-6 |
Date Published | 2010 Nov |
ISSN | 1128-045X |
Keywords | Adenocarcinoma, Aged, Colonic Neoplasms, Digestive System Abnormalities, Humans, Intestinal Diseases, Intestines, Male |
Abstract | We present a case of a 76-year-old patient with intestinal malrotation, with incomplete rotation of the small intestine and abnormal positioning of the duodenum and superior mesenteric vessels over the transverse colon. Furthermore, the patient suffered of a concomitant cancer of the ascending colon. |
DOI | 10.1007/s10151-010-0632-x |
Alternate Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
PubMed ID | 20683743 |