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Polypoidal Metastatic Leiomyosarcoma Diffusely Involving the Gastrointestinal Tract
Anuradha Sekaran
1
, Supraja Sukumar
1
, Rohini Muriki
2
, Rakesh Kalapala
2
, Sundeep Lakhtakia
2
, Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy
2
Departments of
1
Pathology and
2
Medical Gastroenterology, AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Corresponding Author:
Dr. Anuradha Sekaran
Email: dr.sanuradha@aighospitals.com
Received:
28-JUL-2020
Accepted:
24-NOV-2020
Published Online:
15-DEC-2020
DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2020.0068
Abstract
Background
: Retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma, a malignant neoplasm with smooth muscle differentiation, seldom metastasize. The gastrointestinal tract is rare site of metastases, and diffuse polypoidal involvement is an uncommon presentation.
Case Report
: A 61-year-old male diagnosed with retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma underwent surgical resection of the tumor along with chemotherapy and radiation. He presented with 2 months history of vomiting, and melena. Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, capsule endoscopy and colonoscopy revealed numerous polypoidal lesions throughout the gastrointestinal tract, suspicious of a GI polyposis syndrome. Histopathology, including immunohistochemistry, confirmed metastatic leiomyosarcoma.
Conclusion
: Diffuse polypoidal lesions in the gastrointestinal tract presenting as metastases from a retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma are extremely rare.
Keywords :
Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, Melena, Retroperitoneal Leiomyosarcomas.
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