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Can Metastatic Leiomyosarcoma Cause Duodenal Ulcers?
Question: My husband has leiomyosarcoma and recently had a severe GI bleed. They said there is an ulcer in the duodenum and another by the bile duct. They have also found a new suspicious encapsulated tumor on the liver. Can metastic leiomyosarcoma cause duodenal ulcers?
Brief Answer:
Ulceration is probably a separate pathology
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a malignant tumor arising from smooth muscles.
LMS being a malignant tumor can metastasize to distant sites.
The encapsulated tumor in the liver could be due to metastasis from LMS.
The ulcer in the duodenum could be a separate disease entity.
Duodenum is a frequent site for peptic ulcers.
Metastases from LMS is unlikely to produce ulceration.
You need to consult a gastroenterologist for upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy.
The ulcer in the duodenum needs to be examined and biopsy may be required.
The lesion in the liver also needs to be examined by guided aspiration study.
You need to consult your treating doctor for that.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Ulceration is probably a separate pathology
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a malignant tumor arising from smooth muscles.
LMS being a malignant tumor can metastasize to distant sites.
The encapsulated tumor in the liver could be due to metastasis from LMS.
The ulcer in the duodenum could be a separate disease entity.
Duodenum is a frequent site for peptic ulcers.
Metastases from LMS is unlikely to produce ulceration.
You need to consult a gastroenterologist for upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy.
The ulcer in the duodenum needs to be examined and biopsy may be required.
The lesion in the liver also needs to be examined by guided aspiration study.
You need to consult your treating doctor for that.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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