Mechanical large bowel obstruction as the initial presentation of locally advanced pancreatic tail carcinoma: a case report and literature review

Elagili, Faisal and Abd Aziz, Mohd Fahmi and Md Nor, Azmi (2024) Mechanical large bowel obstruction as the initial presentation of locally advanced pancreatic tail carcinoma: a case report and literature review. Diseases & Research, 4. pp. 117-120. ISSN 2709-2402 E-ISSN 2789-3367

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Abstract

We report a rare case of large bowel obstruction caused by locally advanced pancreatic tail adenocarcinoma. A 58- year-old male chronic smoker presented with progressive abdominal distention and absolute constipation for three weeks, without nausea or vomiting. On examination, he appeared cachectic with a grossly distended, tympanic, and tender abdomen, while rectal examination was unremarkable. A CT scan revealed diffuse bowel dilatation with a transition zone at the splenic flexure. Emergency exploratory laparotomy identified a mass involving the left colonic flexure, spleen, and pancreatic tail. The patient underwent a left hemicolectomy, splenectomy, and distal pancreatectomy, with the creation of stoma. Histopathology confirmed ductal adenocarcinoma originating in the pancreatic tail with invasion into the colon and spleen. Postoperatively, he developed hospital-acquired pneumonia, which resolved with antibiotics, and was discharged on day 21. Unfortunately, he succumbed to recurrent pneumonia with severe sepsis one week later. Although rare, pancreatic adenocarcinoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of large bowel obstruction.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Mechanical large-bowel obstructing; Locally advanced; Tail pancreas; Carcinoma
Subjects:	R Medicine > RD Surgery
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Surgery
Depositing User:	Asst Prof Faisal Elagili
Date Deposited:	04 Jan 2025 20:45
Last Modified:	04 Jan 2025 20:45
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/117371

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