[A case of advanced colon cancer responding completely to systemic 5-fluorouracil/l-leucovorin therapy]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2004 Nov;31(12):2047-9.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 79-year-old man was admitted for advanced transverse colon cancer with large bowel obstruction. Twelve years earlier he underwent a total gastrectomy with Roux-en Y reconstruction for gastric cancer. No metastasis was detected preoperatively. Exploratory laparotomy revealed massive direct invasion of the mesenterium of the jejunum for Roux-en Y reconstruction. The primary lesion was unresected and transverse colostomy was made. Systemic chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil and l-leucovorin was scheduled for a total of 4 courses postoperatively. After completion of this chemotherapeutic regimen, a CT scan and colonofiberscopy revealed the primary lesions had disappeared, and a histological examination of biopsy confirmed that the patient had achieved a complete remission (CR). There was no severe side effect during chemotherapy. The patient is presently enjoying a good general condition and has been free from any sign of recurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / drug therapy*
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery
  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Colonic Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Colonic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Colonic Neoplasms / surgery
  • Colostomy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Fluorouracil / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Leucovorin / administration & dosage
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness

Substances

  • Leucovorin
  • Fluorouracil