Duodenal leiomyosarcoma as a cause of retroperitoneal sepsis.
The case of a patient with a duodenal leiomyosarcoma presenting with sepsis is presented. The necrotic centre of the tumour communicated with the lumen of the duodenum without causing duodenal obstruction. Resection of the duodenum with tumour offers the only chance of cure.
Sarcoma Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK.
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Pitcher
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Thomas
D004379:Duodenal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology*