Fatal retroperitoneal bleeding caused by metastasis of a sigmoid carcinoma.

Retroperitoneal bleeding is relatively rare and a potentially life-threatening condition with significant mortality. Early recognition requires a high index of suspicion. Increased life expectancy, the widespread use of anticoagulants, and the rise of endovascular interventions have caused an increase in the incidence of retroperitoneal bleeding. We present a case of a 74-year-old woman who died because of retroperitoneal bleeding caused by retroperitoneal metastasis of a sigmoid carcinoma with angioinvasive growth into a lumbar artery. In addition we discuss etiology, diagnostic management, and treatment strategy.

Citation

Cornelis G Vos, Arjan W J Hoksbergen. Fatal retroperitoneal bleeding caused by metastasis of a sigmoid carcinoma. Case reports in medicine. 2011;2011:373047

PMID: 21860625

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