Benign GI diease,Rare disease & stoma
- McKittrick-Wheelock Syndrome: A Case Series
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Maureen Elvira P. Villanueva, Mark Augustine S. Onglao, Mayou Martin T. Tampo, Marc Paul J. Lopez
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Ann Coloproctol. 2022;38(3):266-270. Published online July 13, 2021
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2020.00745.0106
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- McKittrick-Wheelock syndrome is a rare and life-threatening disease characterized by the triad of (1) chronic mucous diarrhea, (2) renal function impairment with hydroelectrolyte imbalance, and (3) a giant colorectal tumor. Often, the tumor is a rectal adenoma. With the mortality being certain, if left untreated, it is important to raise awareness on the presentation, diagnosis, and management of this disease entity. Here, we presented 3 cases of McKittrick-Wheelock syndrome that were successfully managed with surgical resection at the Philippine General Hospital from August 2018 to May 2019. Resolution of their symptoms, reversal of their renal impairment, and correction of their electrolyte depletion were noted after removal of the tumor with a sphincter-saving operation.
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