The value of abdominal ultrasound in the diagnosis of colon cancer – Case report

Introduction: Abdominal ultrasound is considered an initial examination of the the gastrointestinal tract. The case is presented in which ultrasound (US) detected a 'pseudokidney' sign that enabled the tentative diagnosis of a colonic neoplastic lesion. Case report: A 78-year-old patient w...

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Published in:Journal of pre-clinical and clinical research 2017-12, Vol.11 (2), p.160-161
Main Authors: Rola, Sylwia, Migryt, Emilia, Prystupa, Andrzej, Makaruk, Bogusław, Kowalik, Marcin, Sobstyl, Jacek
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Language:English
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Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:Introduction: Abdominal ultrasound is considered an initial examination of the the gastrointestinal tract. The case is presented in which ultrasound (US) detected a 'pseudokidney' sign that enabled the tentative diagnosis of a colonic neoplastic lesion. Case report: A 78-year-old patient was admitted to the Department of Internal Diseases due to weight loss and anaemia. US demonstrated abnormalities in the form of intestinal wall thickening with a hyperechoic centre. This finding led to the tentative diagnosis of a neoplastic lesion. After further diagnostic procedures, i.e. colonoscopy and histopathological examination of biopsy specimens, the patient was diagnosed with colon adenocarcinoma. Conclusions: In many cases, experienced US radiologists can initially assess the intestinal wall and other organs, which effectively directs towards further diagnostic management, hence accelerates the diagnosis and decision to apply a given therapeutic option or otherwise
ISSN:1898-2395
1898-7516
DOI:10.26444/jpccr/80827