A potential protective role of congenital peritoneal encapsulation coexisting with metastatic colon cancer: a rare case report.

Introduction And Importance: Congenital peritoneal encapsulation (CPE) is a rare condition in which the small intestine is encased within a mesothelial-lined sac. The following case is an extremely rare description of the co-existence of both colon cancer and peritoneal encapsulation, highlighting the potential role of this co-existence in preventing the spread of metastases and tumor implantation.

Case-presentation: A 60-year-old female was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer.