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Case Studies | Pathology | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 972 - 974 | India
Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma of Caecum presenting as Subacute Intestinal Obstruction: A Rare Case Report
Abstract: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent cancer globally, with adenocarcinomas being the most frequent type. Signet ring cell carcinoma (SRCC) is a rare subtype of conventional colorectal adenocarcinoma. Most common location of SRCC is stomach, however, it can occur in other sites such as rectum, colon, lung, prostrate, breast and gallbladder. We report a case of primary caecal Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma in a young male patient, presented with colicky abdominal pain and distention for one month, associated with vomiting, constipation for 5 days, significant weight loss and weakness. The clinical examination revealed abdominal tenderness and sluggish bowel sounds. Laboratory tests showed an elevated ESR at 38 mm/hr (normal value: 0-9 mm/hr). The abdominal scan showed abnormally dilated caecum and ascending colon with abnormal wall thickening. Additionally, mild free fluid was noted in abdomen and pelvis. Further histologic examination confirmed the presence of signet-ring cell carcinoma. Primary Caecal Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma is a rare entity and presents at an advanced stage with a poor prognosis.
Keywords: Case report, Carcinoma, Signet-ring, Colorectal, Ileo-colectomy, SRCC
How to Cite?: Saumya Pandey, Vatsala Kishore, Neeraj Singh, Ajamal Singh Bhayal, "Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma of Caecum presenting as Subacute Intestinal Obstruction: A Rare Case Report", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 972-974, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26416170725, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26416170725