Splenic flexure
Case #1
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Primary Site
Physical Exam
02/05/XX
Rectal: Normal
X-Rays & Scans
None
Scopes
02/05/XX
Colonoscopy: Small fungating tumor at 83 cm.
Laboratory
None
Operative Findings
02/16/XX
Resection: Annular carcinoma in the splenic flexure, penetrates bowel wall.
Pathological Reports
02/05/XX
Colonoscopic biopsy: Adenoca.
02/16/XX
Gross: Transverse and left colon.
Micro: Mod diff colonic adenoca (2 cm) extending through muscularis propria, into overlying serosal surface of the bowel. 0/12 LNs involved.
Treatment
02/16/XX
Surgery: Left colon resection.



