Jejuno-jejunal invagination caused by epithelioid sarcoma: a case report

IntroductionJejuno-jejunal invagination is a rare condition and is usually caused by a benign lesion. We describe the case of a patient with a jejunal epithelioid sarcoma.

Epithelioid sarcoma is a rare histologic subtype of sarcoma and few cases have been published.Case presentationA 70-year-old Caucasian man presented with vomiting and anemia. A jejuno-jejunal invagination was diagnosed and the patient underwent surgery.

An epithelioid sarcoma of the wall of the jejunum was found on the invaginated ansa.

Conclusion: To the best of our knowledge, an epithelioid sarcoma has never been reported to arise at the wall of the proximal jejunum or to present with jejuno-jejunal invagination.

Author: Ana BentoHamilton BaptistaCarlos PinheiroFernando Martinho
Credits/Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3:89

Published on: 2009-10-30

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