Open AccessMetastatic Primary Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma of Rectum: A Case Report of 10-Year-old Male Child
Author(s) -
Kumkum Singh,
Amit Singh,
Shyam Bhutra,
Geeta Pachori,
Mahesh Kumar Jangir
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/6988.4051
Subject(s) - signet ring cell carcinoma , rectum , medicine , signet ring cell , carcinoma , population , biopsy , bowel obstruction , pathology , oncology , radiology , gastroenterology , adenocarcinoma , cancer , environmental health
Signet ring cell carcinomas of the colon and rectum are well documented in the adult population, but the incidence is very low in the paediatric population. Signet ring cell carcinoma has more malignant potential, mostly present as advanced stage and carries very poor prognosis. We are describing a 10-year-old male patient who presented with acute intestinal obstruction; radiology revealed large bowel obstruction and was diagnosed metastatic primary signet ring cell carcinoma of rectum on biopsy. We have discussed the diagnostic work-up and the management of this rare entity. Due to the high mortality that can be caused by a delay in making the correct diagnosis, signet ring cell carcinoma of colorectum represents a special diagnostic and surgical challenge.