2014, Number 4
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Finlay 2014; 4 (4)
Primary adenocarcinoma of the vermiform appendix. A case report
Revuelta PLA, Torres AL, Sánchez SA
Language: Spanish
References: 9
Page: 297-300
PDF size: 172.99 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Primary adenocarcinoma of the vermiform appendix
is the least common carcinoma of this organ; its
exact frequency is unknown. Primary malignant
tumors of the appendix are rare; they are generally
found in 1 to 2% of all appendices examined. Most
appendiceal malignancies arise from a primary
tumor in the adjacent organs, and in some cases,
may be metastases from distant tumors. The case of
a 43-year-old patient with a history of emergency
surgery who was presumptively diagnosed with
acute appendicitis is presented. The presence of an
adenocarcinoma at the base of the appendix was
reported by the pathology department. Because of
the rarity of the condition, the publication of this
case is considered scientifically important.
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