Diagnosis and treatment of colonic cancer with synchronous liver metastases by a multidisciplinary team: a case report

Objective To discuss the role of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer with liver metastases. Methods A MDT involving specialists from the departments of radiology, pathology, general surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, oncology and radiotherapy participated in the treatment planning and assessment throughout the treatment in a case of colonic cancer with liver metastases. The patient received comprehensive treatments provided by the MDT to maximize the treatment benefits. Results Examination of the patient showed that the metastatic foci in the liver were resectable. After translational treatment and several rounds of multidisciplinary discussions, the patient received surgical resection of the primary and metastatic lesions with postoperative systemic treatments. Follow-up of the patient showed no evidence of disease after chemotherapy, and survival benefits were achieved from the treatments. Conclusion The multidisciplinary approach is capable of providing the patients with colorectal cancer with specific, precise and individualized treatments to maximize the treatment benefits.