Iron Deficiency Anemia as The Only Manifestation of Colon Cancer in Male Patient: A Case Report

Authors

  • Wulyo Rajabto Division of Hematology-medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta
  • Pandu Tridana Sakti Division of Hematology-medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta
  • Andi Putra Kevinsyah Division of Hematology-medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24871/2132020241-243

Keywords:

iron deficiency anemia, colon cancer, XELOX chemotherapy

Abstract

Iron deficiency anemia can be the first manifestation of colon cancer. However, iron deficiency anemia is also common in other benign conditions, which may cause a longer delay for referral decisions to get a definitive diagnosis. This is a case of 40-year-old male patient who had only iron deficiency anemia as a manifestation of colon cancer. Colonoscopy revealed intraluminal mass in transverse colon. After resection of the tumor, histopathology showed well-differentiated mucinous adenocarcinoma, invasion of sub-serous, and one node positive (pT3pN1pM0). After resection, we administered XELOX as adjuvant chemotherapy every 3 weeks for 8 cycles.

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Published

2020-12-30

How to Cite

Rajabto, W., Sakti, P. T., & Kevinsyah, A. P. (2020). Iron Deficiency Anemia as The Only Manifestation of Colon Cancer in Male Patient: A Case Report. The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Digestive Endoscopy, 21(3), 241–243. https://doi.org/10.24871/2132020241-243

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 3 (2020): VOLUME 21, NUMBER 3, December 2020

Section

Case Reports

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