scholarly journals Running for the Runs: Intermittent Intussusception From Vanek Tumor Manifesting as Constipation Improved With Exercise

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Santander ◽  
Allison Bush ◽  
Nicholas Kramer ◽  
John McCarthy
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Rectal Bleeding ◽  
Compensatory Behavior ◽  
Associated Symptoms ◽  
Bowel Movements ◽  
Recurrent Intussusception ◽  
New Onset

ABSTRACT Constipation commonly affects adults and most often results from benign conditions. Certain associated symptoms (e.g., rectal bleeding or weight loss) raise concern for structural pathology and prompt further evaluation. Intussusception uncommonly affects adults and typically presents with abdominal pain and vomiting. Rarely, intussusception manifests with constipation as the primary symptom. We present a case of a patient with new onset constipation who was only able to induce bowel movements after exercising, a compensatory behavior in the setting of recurrent intussusception because of a Vanek tumor.

scholarly journals Abdominal Pain and Weight Loss in New-Onset Type 1 Diabetes

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-27
Author(s):  
A. Aslam ◽  
J. Byrne ◽  
S. M. Rajbhandari
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Onset Type ◽  
New Onset

scholarly journals Two cases of primary leiomyosarcoma of sigmoid colon treated with laparoscopic surgery: a case report and a review of literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali-Mohammad Bananzadeh ◽  
Maral Mokhtari ◽  
Maryam Sohooli ◽  
Ramin Shekouhi
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Sigmoid Colon ◽  
Rectal Bleeding ◽  
Anal Verge ◽  
Muscularis Propria ◽  
Laparoscopic Approach ◽  
Oncologic Outcome ◽  
Primary Leiomyosarcoma

Abstract Background Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) of the colon is an unbelievably rare and highly invasive tumor arising from the muscularis propria of the gastrointestinal tract. After the introduction of the oncogenic role of KIT by immunohistochemistry (IHC), the reported cases of gastrointestinal leiomyosarcoma were limited. True LMS of the colon is such a rare disorder that there isn’t enough description of its nature. The classical colon LMS presents with a vast majority of non-specific symptoms including mild abdominal pain, fresh/obscure rectal bleeding, and weight loss. Case presentation: we experienced two extremely rare cases of colonic LMS. First patient was a 48-year-old man referred to our surgical outpatient clinic with mild intermittent abdominal pain and occasional rectal bleeding. After the initial investigation patient underwent colonoscopy that was suggestive of a large polypoid mass in 15 centimeters from the anal verge. Histopathology and Subsequent immunohistochemistry were in favor of LMS of sigmoid colon, and he underwent Laparoscopic anterior resection. The second patient was a 49-year-old man with 3-month history of fatigue, melena, and unintentional weight loss. Colonoscopy revealed a large circumferential mass in sigmoid colon 40 cm from the anal verge with the diagnosis of LMS. He underwent Laparoscopic left hemicolectomy. Conclusion: Herein, we reported two rare cases of primary leiomyosarcoma of sigmoid colon treated with laparoscopic surgery. The tumors were surgically removed via laparoscopic approach. Overall, colonic LMS is a highly invasive neoplasm with poor oncologic outcome.

scholarly journals Clinicopathological profile of colorectal carcinoma in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Pokhara, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
Subash Bhattarai ◽  
Om Bahadur Karki ◽  
Merina Gyawali ◽  
Sudeep Regmi
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Colorectal Carcinoma ◽  
Rectal Bleeding ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Chronic Abdominal Pain ◽  
Screening Colonoscopy ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
Bowel Habits

Introduction: Colorectal cancer is the most common malignancy of the gastrointestinal tract. They are common after 50 years of age and present with bleeding per rectum, altered bowel habits, anemia, pain abdomen, and weight loss. The objective of this study was to evaluate the demographic profile, clinical presentation, colonoscopy and histopathology findings of colorectal cancer. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. Cases were studied from the departmental records. Clinical presentation, CT abdomen, colonoscopy, and histopathology findings of colorectal carcinoma were studied. Data entry was done in SPSS version 20. Results: The mean age of subjects was 56 ± 11.42 years (range of 34 – 80 years) with male predominance (M: F=3:2). Changes in bowel habits (92.3%), chronic abdominal pain (84.6%), generalized weakness (80.7%), rectal bleeding (46.2%), and significant weight loss (42.3%) were the most common presenting symptoms. Rectal carcinoma was the most common (35%) followed by carcinomas of ascending colon (14%) and descending colon (10 %). The most common morphology was proliferative growth (61.5%). All colorectal carcinomas were adenocarcinoma, and the majority was moderately differentiated (51.9%). Conclusion: Colorectal cancers are seen above 50 years of age and common in males. Changes in bowel habits, chronic abdominal pain, generalized weakness, rectal bleeding, and weight loss are the most common form of presentations. These patients usually present late with advanced disease and unfavorable histopathology. Screening colonoscopy >50 years is strongly recommended.

scholarly journals Seronegative Arthritis as a Complication of Whipple’s Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 117954762110177
Author(s):  
Rebecca DeBoer ◽  
Sahani Jayatilaka ◽  
Anthony Donato
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Whipple’S Disease ◽  
Seronegative Arthritis ◽  
Whipple's Disease ◽  
Caucasian Male

Whipple’s disease (WD) is an uncommon cause of seronegative arthritis. WD is known for its gastrointestinal symptoms of diarrhea, weight loss, and abdominal pain. However, arthritis may precede gastrointestinal symptoms by 6 to 7 years. We describe a case of an 85-year-old Caucasian male with multiple joint complaints, not responsive to traditional treatments for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. We suggest that WD be considered for seronegative arthritis especially affecting large joints.

scholarly journals Endoscopic Evaluation of Symptomatic Patients following Bariatric Surgery: A Literature Review

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miral Subhani ◽  
Kaleem Rizvon ◽  
Paul Mustacchia
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Comorbid Conditions ◽  
Endoscopic Evaluation ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

Obesity is an epidemic in our society, and rates continue to rise, along with comorbid conditions associated with obesity. Unfortunately, obesity remains refractory to behavioral and drug therapy but has shown response to bariatric surgery. Not only can long-term weight loss be achieved, but a majority of patients have also shown improvement of the comorbid conditions associated with obesity. A rise in the use of surgical therapy for management of obesity presents a challenge with an increased number of patients with problems after bariatric surgery. It is important to be familiar with symptoms following bariatric surgery, such as nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, dysphagia, and upper gastrointestinal bleeding and to utilize appropriate available tests for upper gastrointestinal tract pathology in the postoperative period.

A rare case of rectal bleeding and Fusobacterium mortiferum sepsis due to solitary fibrous tumour originating from the mesentery

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. e244603
Author(s):  
Swaminathan Perinkulam Sathyanarayanan ◽  
Khizar Hamid ◽  
Kayla Hoerschgen ◽  
Tony Oliver
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Rectal Bleeding ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Fusion Gene ◽  
Solitary Fibrous Tumour ◽  
Accurate Diagnosis ◽  
Solitary Fibrous Tumours ◽  
Mesenchymal Tumours

Solitary fibrous tumours (SFTs) are rare mesenchymal tumours that are mostly seen in the pleura. Lately, they have also been described in other locations. Recent discovery of the NAB2-STAT6 fusion gene which is specific for SFTs has led to an accurate diagnosis of SFTs. The occurrence of SFTs in the mesentery is very rarely reported in the literature. We report a case of a 63-year-old female who presented with abdominal pain, rectal bleeding and Fusobacterium bacteraemia, who was ultimately found to have a mesenteric SFT.

Case 38-2021: A 76-Year-Old Woman with Abdominal Pain, Weight Loss, and Memory Impairment

2021 ◽  
Vol 385 (25) ◽  
pp. 2378-2388
Author(s):  
Lisa L. Willett ◽  
Gabrielle K. Bromberg ◽  
Ryan Chung ◽  
Rebecca K. Leaf ◽  
Rose H. Goldman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Memory Impairment

An 18-Year-Old Man With Abdominal Pain, Weight Loss, and Liver Cyst

2005 ◽  
Vol 129 (7) ◽  
pp. 947-949
Author(s):  
Victoria Alagiozian-Angelova ◽  
Lawrence Jennings ◽  
Jigna Jani ◽  
Elliot Weisenberg
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Liver Cyst
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