Direct invasion of the transverse colon by a cecal tumor.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Direct invasion of the transverse colon is known to result from noncontiguous primary tumors spreading along ligamentous attachments or from direct extension of metastatic disease involving the greater omentum. The resultant desmoplastic reaction produces characteristic findings on barium enema. However, to our knowledge, these findings have not been reported to result from extension of a cecal tumor to the transverse colon via the pericolonic fat. We present such a case and discuss the radiographic findings.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Goodman, P; Balachandran, S

Published Date

  • 1993

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 18 / 1

Start / End Page

  • 20 - 22

PubMed ID

  • 8431687

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0942-8925

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/BF00201694

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States