scholarly journals Retroperitoneal Leiomyosarcoma Presenting as Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Dominic G. Ventura ◽  
Shyam J. Thakkar ◽  
Katie Farah
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Retroperitoneal Mass ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Rectal Varices ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
History Of ◽  
Hepatic Lesions

We report the first known case of a retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma that presented with an endoscopically defined source of gastrointestinal bleeding in the colon. A 68-year-old male with a history of diverticulosis, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia who complained of a 3-month history of abdominal pain, nausea, and intermittent hematochezia presented for evaluation of large volume hematochezia and lightheadedness. Colonoscopy revealed left-sided diverticulosis and rectal varices without stigmata of recent bleed. CT scan showed a 26 × 20 × 13 cm heterogeneous retroperitoneal mass and multiple hypodense hepatic lesions. Liver biopsy revealed leiomyosarcoma. In summary, although surgery is the mainstay of treatment, resectability has not improved significantly. Early recognition and aggressive surgery are keys to long-term survival.

Natural history of outpatient-onset ischemic colitis compared with other lower gastrointestinal bleeding: a long-term cohort study

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naoyoshi Nagata ◽  
Ryota Niikura ◽  
Tomonori Aoki ◽  
Takuro Shimbo ◽  
Yoshihiro Kishida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Ischemic Colitis ◽  
Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals Efficacy of Surgery for the Treatment of Gastric Cancer Liver Metastases: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-Analysis of Prognostic Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1141
Author(s):  
Gianpaolo Marte ◽  
Andrea Tufo ◽  
Francesca Steccanella ◽  
Ester Marra ◽  
Piera Federico ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Liver Metastases ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Multidisciplinary Treatment ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
The Impact

Background: In the last 10 years, the management of patients with gastric cancer liver metastases (GCLM) has changed from chemotherapy alone, towards a multidisciplinary treatment with liver surgery playing a leading role. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to assess the efficacy of hepatectomy for GCLM and to analyze the impact of related prognostic factors on long-term outcomes. Methods: The databases PubMed (Medline), EMBASE, and Google Scholar were searched for relevant articles from January 2010 to September 2020. We included prospective and retrospective studies that reported the outcomes after hepatectomy for GCLM. A systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis of prognostic factors was performed. Results: We included 40 studies, including 1573 participants who underwent hepatic resection for GCLM. Post-operative morbidity and 30-day mortality rates were 24.7% and 1.6%, respectively. One-year, 3-years, and 5-years overall survival (OS) were 72%, 37%, and 26%, respectively. The 1-year, 3-years, and 5-years disease-free survival (DFS) were 44%, 24%, and 22%, respectively. Well-moderately differentiated tumors, pT1–2 and pN0–1 adenocarcinoma, R0 resection, the presence of solitary metastasis, unilobar metastases, metachronous metastasis, and chemotherapy were all strongly positively associated to better OS and DFS. Conclusion: In the present study, we demonstrated that hepatectomy for GCLM is feasible and provides benefits in terms of long-term survival. Identification of patient subgroups that could benefit from surgical treatment is mandatory in a multidisciplinary setting.

Adult pelvic neuroblastoma: long-term survival and review of the literature

2011 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdol Mohammad Kajbafzadeh ◽  
Zhina Sadeghi ◽  
Shadi A. Esfahani ◽  
Cyril Fisher ◽  
Ian Judson
Keyword(s):  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Long Term Survival

Abdominal Aortic Sarcoma: Report of a Case with Long-term Survival and Review of the Literature

2002 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 545-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas A. Shuster ◽  
Carlo A. Dall'Olmo ◽  
Donald Spadone ◽  
Donald Silver
Keyword(s):  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Long Term Survival ◽  
Abdominal Aortic ◽  
Aortic Sarcoma

Long-Term Survival of a Patient with Hepatocellular Carcinoma under Treatment with Viscum album – Case Report

2021 ◽  
pp. 237-243
Author(s):  
Ana Catarina Viana Valle ◽  
Aloísio Cunha de Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Tumor Growth ◽  
Liver Neoplasm ◽  
Viscum Album ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Continuous Treatment ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
History Of ◽  
Application Frequency

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common liver neoplasm in dogs and can be treated by the Viscum album therapy in a curative or palliative way. The objective is to report a hepatocellular carcinoma case in a dog treated by homeopathic therapy, extending to Palliative Care, with a 24-month survival. A 12-year-old Schnauzer male with a history of a liver nodule was treated by intravenous and subcutaneous applications of V. album in different dynamization and combinations, chromotherapy, and oral homeopathic medicines. The tumor growth was controlled, and the health condition of the patient was stable while the medication was given as prescribed. However, as application frequency was reduced, tumor growth increased, and health deterioration was verified. Nevertheless and contrary to expectations, the patient had a 24-month survival. Therefore, these findings point to the potential of V. album on enhancing the quality of life, controlling tumor growth, and prolonging survival on patients with HCC. Patients under continuous treatment would benefit better of these properties.

Gallbladder Paraganglioma: A Case Report With Review of the Literature

2005 ◽  
Vol 129 (4) ◽  
pp. 523-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shveta Mehra ◽  
Moonja Chung-Park
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Family History ◽  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Biliary System ◽  
Rare Tumor ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Quadrant Pain ◽  
Endocrine Neoplasia ◽  
History Of

Abstract We report a case of gallbladder paraganglioma that was discovered during nonrelated surgery. Retrospective study disclosed a family history of pheochromocytoma. The occurrence of gallbladder paraganglioma in the presence of family history of endocrine neoplasia supports that gallbladder paraganglioma may indeed occur as a part of the multiple endocrine neoplasm syndrome. Gallbladder paraganglioma is a rare tumor, and so far to our knowledge only 6 cases have been reported in the literature. Three cases were discovered incidentally during cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis, 2 presented with right upper quadrant pain, and 1 manifested with gastrointestinal bleeding. We herein review all reported cases of paraganglioma of gallbladder and biliary system.

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