Abstract
Peritoneal metastases from signet ring cell adenocarcinoma may be overlooked at laparoscopy, resulting in problematic false-negative diagnoses. Conversely, false-positive diagnoses are rarely reported. For the surgeon, cachexia may rise suspicion for peritoneal metastases by exhibiting a worrisome micronodular appearance of the peritoneum, and atrophic adipocytes looks like signet ring cells at the microscopical level. Being aware of this underdiagnosed condition may help avoiding unfortunate false-positive diagnoses of peritoneal metastases during intraoperative consultation.
Highlights
Peritoneal metastases from signet ring cell adenocarcinoma may be overlooked at laparoscopy, resulting in problematic false-negative diagnoses
Cachexia may rise suspicion for peritoneal metastases by exhibiting a worrisome micronodular appearance of the peritoneum, and atrophic adipocytes looks like signet ring cells at the microscopical level
Cachexia is underestimated in cancer patients [1]
Summary
Abstract: Peritoneal metastases from signet ring cell adenocarcinoma may be overlooked at laparoscopy, resulting in problematic false-negative diagnoses. Cachexia may rise suspicion for peritoneal metastases by exhibiting a worrisome micronodular appearance of the peritoneum, and atrophic adipocytes looks like signet ring cells at the microscopical level. Being aware of this underdiagnosed condition may help avoiding unfortunate false-positive diagnoses of peritoneal metastases during intraoperative consultation.
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