Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 1.989**
- H-Index: 6
- ISSN: 2637-4625
- DOI: 10.25107/2637-4625
Major Scope
- Minimal Invasive Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Aesthetic & Cosmetic Surgery
- Dental Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Neurological Surgery
Abstract
Citation: World J Surg Surg Res. 2019;2(1):1142.DOI: 10.25107/2637-4625.1142
Adenocarcinoma of Appendix- A Case Series
Sriram Christopher
Department of General Surgery, Govt Stanley Medical College, India
*Correspondance to: Sriram Christopher
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Abstract:
Neoplasms of appendix are rare and may be encountered at any elective or emergency operation. It is estimated that 50% of appendicular neoplasms present as appendicitis and are diagnosed on pathologic examination of surgical specimen. The incidence is 0.4% to 1% Of GI malignant neoplasms. Carcinoid tumors are the most common primary tumor identified in the appendix. Adenocarcinoma of the appendix is very rare and occurs at a frequency of 0.08% to 0.1% of all appendectomies. Moreover adenocarcinoma of appendix occurring in pregnancy is rare and may present as an acute appendicitis. Here in this study, we report a series of three cases which are diagnosed as adenocarcinoma of appendix. One of which occurring in pregnancy.
Keywords:
Appendix; Adenocarcinoma; Mucin
Cite the Article:
Christopher S. Adenocarcinoma of Appendix- A Case Series. World J Surg Surgical Res. 2019; 2: 1142..