The Radiology Corner: Metastasis to the Colon

  • JEROLD D. KURZBAN
  • , RICHARD H. MARSHAK
  • , DANIEL MAKLANSKY
  • , ARTHUR E. LINDNER

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Abstract

This case serves to illustrate the multiple routes which may occur in the dissemination of carcinoma of the stomach to the large bowel. Spread along the gastrocolic ligament involves the superior aspect of the transverse colon with limitation laterally by the phrenicocolic ligament. Once ascites has developed there is spread along the superior border of the sigmoid and lateral margin of the right side of the colon.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)357-359
Number of pages3
JournalAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume65
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1976

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