Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma, Ileal Crohn Disease or Both - A Case of Diagnostic Challenge

Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma, Ileal Crohn Disease or Both - A Case of Diagnostic Challenge

Signet ring cell carcinoma is a rare form of adenocarcinoma that predominantly affects the stomach. Signet ring cell carcinoma originated from the ileum is extremely rare and the prognosis is poor. We present a case of small bowel obstruction with features suggesting Crohn disease of the ileum. The...

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Main Authors: Joana R. Carvalho, Joana Tavares, Inês Goulart, Paula Moura dos Santos, Emília Vitorino, Cristina Ferreira, Fátima Serejo, José Velosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2017-09-01
Series:GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Signet ring cell carcinoma
Crohn disease
Ileum
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/479590

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