Case report reveals complete recovery following laparoscopic resection of a rectosigmoid adenoma in a 72-year-old patient, highlighting surgical cure for McKittrick–Wheelock syndrome.
McKittrick–Wheelock syndrome is a rare complication of colorectal villous adenomas characterized by chronic secretory diarrhea and severe electrolyte disturbances. We report a 72-year-old patient with chronic watery diarrhea, severe hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypotension, and functional acute kidney injury. Colonoscopy revealed a large rectosigmoid tubulovillous adenoma. Laparoscopic resection resulted in complete clinical and biochemical recovery.
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