Squamous cell carcinoma abdominal cavity of unknown primary site — diagnostic difficulties and treatment
Abstract
The authors present the case of a patient with advanced squamous cell carcinoma of unknown starting point. The patient was found to have a hernia in the scar from a previous cesarean section, which was plastinated. Tissue was removed, which was evaluated as necrosis of the web in the hernia sac. No histopathological examination of the removed tissues was performed. After the operation 6 months, the leakage of pus from the surgical scar persisted. After 6 months, a tumor was found in the lower abdomen several centimeters in size. At the edge of the ulcer located in the surgical scar, sections were taken and the tumor was found to be squamous cell carcinoma. On computed tomography examination, the tumor measures 98 mm × 65 mm × 156 mm. Surgical treatment was undertaken involving removal of the tumor and abdominal plasty. After surgery, chemioterapy was implemented. The patient is so far without recurrence.
Keywords: squamous cell carcinomacarcinoma of unknown primary sitecancer metastaseslymph nodeschemioterapy
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