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Bottoms up: A Rare Case of Rectal Cancer to the Pancreas

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Metastatic tumors of the pancreas are a rare occurrence, comprising 0.5%-5% of all pancreatic malignancies. Colorectal cancer (CRC) often metastasizes to the liver, lung, and/or local lymph nodes but rarely to the pancreas. In addition, patients with pancreatic metastasis from CRC ranged in age from 60 to 70 years. We present an intriguing case of a 42-year-old man with previously resected stage III rectal adenocarcinoma who developed a pancreatic head mass 6 months later. This case report demonstrates atypical metastatic spread of CRC in a younger patient.

Source: ACG Case Reports Journal

DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001962

Authors: Suzie Al-Absi, James M. Lindsey, Constantine Melitas

Institutions: A.T. Still University, Dignity Health, Marian Regional Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Metastasis and carcinoma case studies

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7119479449

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