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

Authors :: Bento A
Baptista H
Pinheiro C
Martinho F
Source :: Journal of medical case reports [J Med Case Rep] 2009 Oct 30; Vol. 3, pp. 89. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Oct 30.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: Introduction: Jejuno-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.<br />Case Presentation: A 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.<br />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.