Atypical presentation of colon cancer: perforation with hepatic fistulization
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https://doi.org/10.25748/arp.13311Resumo
One of the known and rare complications of the colon cancer is perforation, with fistulas or abscesses formation. In this paper it is reported the case of a 61 year old man who presented himself with pain and a palpable mass in the right upper abdominal quadrant in association with fever and weight loss. The radiological investigation showed findings compatible with perforated colon cancer and hepatic fistulization. An emergent surgery was performed and confirmed the radiologic suspicion.Referências
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