Mucinous Signet-Cell Adenocarcinoma of the Ileum: A Diagnostic Challenge-Case Report and Review of the Literature
Author Department
Internal Medicine; Medicine; Gastroenterology; Pathology
Document Type
Article, Peer-reviewed
Publication Date
5-2022
Abstract
Malignancies of the small intestine are rare. Signet-ring cell carcinoma (SRCC) is one of the rarest forms of adenocarcinoma that can arise in the small intestines. We present a case of a patient who originally presented with abdominal pain and radiographic findings suggestive of ileal congestion. The ileal biopsy specimens were nonspecific, and the patient began a trial of corticosteroid treatment for suspected Crohn's disease. A repeat colonoscopy yielded biopsies that were positive for malignancy. The patient then underwent an exploratory laparotomy which led to the diagnosis of SRCC. Given their similar presentations and the extreme rarity of this unusual malignancy, it can be difficult to differentiate between new-onset Crohn's disease and SRCC. A review of the literature was conducted to provide us with an improved understanding of previously documented cases of SRCC.
Recommended Citation
Martins T, Umar J, Groudan K, Bharadwaj HS, Desilets D. Mucinous Signet-Cell Adenocarcinoma of the Ileum: A Diagnostic Challenge-Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Rep Gastrointest Med. 2022 May 28;2022:5703407. doi: 10.1155/2022/5703407.
PMID
35669380