(L.A.) Cesar Macias, 42, Died From Cancer

Case Number: 2024-17499

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 42-year-old Latino male that occurred at his residence.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Cesar Macias.

Manner of Death: Natural

Cause of Death: Metastatic Signet Cell Carcinoma

RIP CESAR MACIAS (September 24, 1982 – November 3, 2024)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

A signet cell, also known as a signet ring cell, is a type of cell characterized by its distinctive appearance. It is round and filled with a light blue substance called mucin, which pushes the nucleus to one side, making the cell resemble a signet ring. These cells are typically cancerous and discohesive, meaning they do not stick together.

Metastatic signet cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that has spread from its original site to other parts of the body.

This type of cancer is highly aggressive and often associated with a poor prognosis. It tends to metastasize early and can spread rapidly.

Signet cell carcinoma most commonly originates in the stomach, but it can also occur in other parts of the gastrointestinal tract, such as the rectum. The most common sites of metastasis include the peritoneum, lymph nodes, liver, lungs, and other organs. In some cases, it can also metastasize to atypical sites like the skin or bones.