Presentation
New oncologic staging motivated by elevation of CEA.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
CT Abdomen and pelvis
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There are multiple enhancing abdominal wall nodules located at the laparotomy scar and stoma. There are also enlarged right inguinal lymph nodes.
Diagram abdo wall nodules
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Red arrows: enhancing abdominal wall nodules located at the laparotomy scar and stoma.
Case Discussion
Colorectal cancer recurrences in the abdominal wall have been reported to occur in approximately 60% of patients with advanced disease. It is important to look for intra-abdominal recurrence in these cases.
Recent studies show a similar incidence of these metastases after open or laparoscopic surgery (recurrence rates are 0.60% and 0.85%, respectively).