[A Case of Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Extrahepatic Bile Duct].

A 77-year-old man visited a clinic because of nausea and chest discomfort. On blood test, hepatobiliary enzymes were elevated, and he referred to our hospital. Contrast-enhanced CT revealed stenosis of the extrahepatic bile duct and brush cytology of the bile duct showed adenocarcinoma. We therefore performed pancreatoduodenectomy for extrahepatic bile duct cancer. Pathological diagnosis was small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, pT3N2M0, Stage ⅢA. The patient did not receive adjuvant chemotherapy and 3 months later contrast-enhanced CT and MRI showed multiple liver metastases. The patient was treated with cisplatin plus irinotecan in the first-line, cisplatin plus etoposide in the second-line, and amrubicin in the third-line and accordingly he died 1 year and 3 months after the surgery. Chemotherapy for neuroendocrine carcinoma of the bile duct is recommended as in small cell lung cancer, but the prognosis is extremely poor. We report this case with a review of some of the literature.

[A Case of T-Cell Lymphoma Treated by Emergency Surgery Due to Bleeding of Jejunal Lesion].

A 78-year-old man was aware of lightheadedness and darkness at a routine outpatient visit, and his blood pressure was declined at 87/51 mmHg. Contrast-enhanced CT scan showed an extravascular leakage image at jejunum. We diagnosed as small intestinal hemorrhage. Because he was in hemorrhagic shock, emergency surgery was performed. A tumor was found coincident with the bleeding site, and partial resection of the small intestine including enlarged lymph nodes was performed. Based on the pathological findings of T-cell origin and positive for serum anti-HTLV-1 antibody, he was suspected as adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma(ATLL). Endoscopic examination of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts, bone marrow examination, and PET-CT scan were performed, but no other lesions were found. We report a case of the T-cell lymphoma with suspected solitary ATLL of the jejunum.

[A Case of Right Kidney Metastasis of Gastric Cancer].

We experienced a case of kidney metastasis of a gastric tumor. An 81-year-old man underwent distal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection and partial hepatic resection for antral gastric tumor with hepatic infiltration in July 2019. A histological examination showed undifferentiated tubular adenocarcinoma. The final stage was pT4bN1P0H0M0, Stage ⅢB. He rejected the recommended adjuvant chemotherapy. Seven months after surgery, abdominal enhanced CT showed a hypovascular mass, 20 mm in diameter, on the right upper pole of kidney. Eleven months after surgery, CT showed that the mass had enlarged to 35 mm, infiltrated the renal pelvis, and advanced to para-aortic lymph node metastasis. We performed a retroperitoneoscopic partial right nephrectomy and diagnosed kidney metastasis of the gastric tumor. His right flank pain worsened, and radiotherapy(50 Gy)was performed for the mass and para-aortic lymph node metastasis. His right flank pain resolved. Kidney metastasis of the gastric tumor is very rare. Radiotherapy effectively relieves pain.

[A Case of Perforation of the Diverticulum of the Appendix during Chemotherapy with Ramucirumab plus Nab-Paclitaxel for Gastric Cancer].

A 65-year-old woman underwent distal gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection for advanced gastric cancer in November 2016. The histopathological diagnosis was pT3N0M0, pStage ⅡA, HER2-negative. In August 2019, transverse colon stenosis due to peritoneal dissemination was detected, and an ileum-transverse colon anastomosis was performed. Postoperatively, she received chemotherapy with S-1 plus oxaliplatin. After 6 courses, CT revealed an increase in ascites and dissemination nodules. We diagnosed her with progressive disease and initiated second-line chemotherapy, a ramucirumab plus nab-paclitaxel regimen. On the 20th day during the 5th course of treatment, she visited our hospital with acute abdominal pain. CT revealed free air, and we diagnosed acute panperitonitis with a gastrointestinal perforation. Emergency surgery was performed, and perforation of the appendix end and mild cloudy ascites were observed. We performed an appendectomy and intraperitoneal drainage. Histopathological examination revealed perforation of the appendix, possibly as an adverse effect of the ramucirumab. It should be noted that angiogenesis inhibitors may cause the fatal adverse effect of gastrointestinal perforation.

[A Case of Refractory Chylothorax after Surgery for Esophageal Cancer in Which Lymphangiography and Thoracic Duct Ligation Was Useful].

Chylothorax after esophagectomy is a relatively rare complication that can be difficult to manage. Here, we report a case of refractory chylothorax after surgery for esophageal cancer treated with lymphatic duct lipiodol imaging by inguinal lymph node puncture to confirm patency of the thoracic duct and thoracic duct ligation. A 71-year-old female with esophageal cancer(cT3N0M0)underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic esophagectomy with 2-field lymph node dissection, intrathoracic gastric tube reconstruction, and an enterostomy. A chylothorax appeared when we started enteral nutrition on the day after surgery. She became markedly dehydrated due to over 2,000 mL/day of drainage from the chest drain, and we managed her general condition in the ICU. We started octreotide acetate on postoperative day(POD)6 and etilefrine on POD 8, but neither was effective. Lymphatic duct lipiodol imaging by bilateral inguinal lymph node puncture was performed, and we confirmed leakage from the main thoracic duct. On POD 11, a thoracic duct ligation performed via a thoracotomy revealed that the volume of the chylothorax was remarkably decreased. The chest tube was removed on re-POD 12.

[A Case in Which the Radial Incision and Cutting(RIC)Method Was Effective for Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation-Resistant Anastomotic Stenosis after Esophageal Cancer Surgery].

In recent years, the radial incision and cutting(RIC)method has been developed as a treatment for intractable anastomotic stenosis after esophageal cancer surgery, and its usefulness is attracting attention. We report a case in which the RIC method was effective for endoscopic balloon dilatation-resistant anastomotic stenosis. The case was a 69-year-old woman. Transthoracic esophagectomy with three-field lymph node dissection, and narrow gastric tube reconstruction through antethoracic route, were performed for middle thoracic esophageal cancer. The patient suffered from Grade Ⅲa anastomotic leakage, but was discharged relieved. After discharge, the patient needed regular endoscopic balloon dilation for against intractable anastomotic stenosis. RIC was performed for the patient. Although stenosis relapsed after the RIC, the pain during balloon dilatation improved and oral intake can be continued without surgery. The required interval of dilatation was about 2 weeks before RIC, but it has been gradually extended to about 4 weeks after 1 year after the RIC. Moreover, oral intake and body weight of the patient were increased. The RIC method may be useful for intractable anastomotic stenosis after esophageal cancer surgery, and further case accumulation is needed.