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Kitamura K, Ogura T, Miyamoto R, Ishida H, Matsudaira S, Takahashi A, Kanda H, Fukuda T. Splenic sarcoid reaction mimicking metastases in patients after uterine cancer surgery: a report of two cases. Surg Case Rep 2023; 9:167. [PMID: 37726529 PMCID: PMC10509101 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-023-01753-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Tumor-associated sarcoid reactions have been observed with various tumors; however, they have not been reported with uterine cancer. We present two cases of splenic sarcoid reactions that mimicked metastases a few years after uterine cancer surgery. CASE PRESENTATION Case 1 involved a 67-year-old female patient diagnosed with endometrial cancer (pT1aN0M0, pStage Ia, grade 1). The patient underwent open total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy. Three years after the initial surgery, computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography CT showed multiple splenic masses with increasing numbers and sizes. Splenic metastases were diagnosed, and laparoscopic splenectomy was performed. The histopathological analysis revealed sarcoid reactions in the spleen. Case 2 involved a 47-year-old female patient diagnosed with endometrial cancer (pT1aN0M0, pStage Ia, grade 1). The patient underwent laparoscopic total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy. Two years after the initial surgery, multiple splenic masses were observed. We performed laparoscopic splenectomy for the splenic metastases. Granuloma formations were identified in the splenic specimen and perisplenic lymph nodes that were removed simultaneously, resulting in a final diagnosis of sarcoid reaction. A review of the lymph nodes at the time of the previous uterine surgery revealed granuloma formation. Other than the presence of splenic masses, no findings suggestive of recurrence were observed in these cases. Uterine cancer and sarcoid reactions progressed without recurrence after splenectomy. CONCLUSIONS To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the late development of splenic sarcoid reactions after uterine cancer surgery. Sarcoid reactions and metastases are difficult to diagnose based on preoperative imaging results. However, reviewing the specimen at the time of the initial resection, the number of lesions, and the clinical findings (other than imaging findings) may aid in the determination of the correct diagnosis.
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- Kei Kitamura
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Saitama Cancer Center, 780 Komuro, Ina-Machi, Kita-Adachi-Gun, Saitama, 362-0806 Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Saitama Cancer Center, 780 Komuro, Ina-Machi, Kita-Adachi-Gun, Saitama, 362-0806 Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Saitama Cancer Center, 780 Komuro, Ina-Machi, Kita-Adachi-Gun, Saitama, 362-0806 Japan
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Tokyo Medical University Ibaraki Medical Center, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Saitama Cancer Center, 780 Komuro, Ina-Machi, Kita-Adachi-Gun, Saitama, 362-0806 Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Saitama Cancer Center, 780 Komuro, Ina-Machi, Kita-Adachi-Gun, Saitama, 362-0806 Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Saitama Cancer Center, 780 Komuro, Ina-Machi, Kita-Adachi-Gun, Saitama, 362-0806 Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Saitama Cancer Center, Kita-Adachi-Gun, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Saitama Cancer Center, 780 Komuro, Ina-Machi, Kita-Adachi-Gun, Saitama, 362-0806 Japan
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Vermeersch G, Cruyt N, D'Hondt E, Geers J, Hertveldt K, Stockman A, Lambrecht G. Granulomatous peritoneal disease associated with oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy for ampullary adenocarcinoma: a case report. Acta Gastroenterol Belg 2023; 86:499-501. [PMID: 37814569 DOI: 10.51821/86.3.11323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
Abstract
Adenocarcinomas of the ampulla of Vater represent only 0.2% of all gastrointestinal cancers. Due to the low incidence no large clinical trials evaluating efficacy of treatments are available. Adjuvant therapy is often administered in patients with stage IB or higher. Oxaliplatin is considered as an effective and well tolerated therapeutic option. Adverse events associated with this therapy include cardio-, neuro-, nephrotoxicity and myelosuppression. Previously granulomatous pulmonary and liver manifestations have been described in oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy. In this report peritoneal manifestation of granulomatous disease associated with oxaliplatin is described for the first time. Sarcoidlike reactions may be misinterpreted as tumour progression or metastatic disease, and may consequently result in over-treatment.
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- G Vermeersch
- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, AZ Damiaan, Oostende, Belgium
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, AZ Damiaan, Oostende, Belgium
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, AZ Damiaan, Oostende, Belgium
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- Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, AZ Damiaan, Oostende, Belgium
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- Department of Anatomopathology, AZ Damiaan, Oostende, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, AZ Damiaan, Oostende, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, AZ Damiaan, Oostende, Belgium
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Odisho T, Kaushik S, Ang AK. Sarcoidosis or metastatic rectal cancer? Diligent diagnosis for optimal therapeutic management. CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CANCER: CASE REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cpccr.2022.100187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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