Malignant gastric outlet obstruction

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Past history of colonic adenocarcinoma, now vomitting and loss of weight.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

Large retroperitoneal mass (arrow) extrinsically compressing the duodenum causing the stomach to be massively distended with fluid.

  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

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