Neuroendocrine Tumour of the Appendix: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
Neuroendocrine tumour of the appendix is a rare neoplasm discovered only incidentally. We hereby report an occurrence of this tumour in the appendix of a 27 years old female. There was an initial diagnosis of acute appendicitis based on a few days history of right abdominal quadrant pain, anorexia, vomiting and low-grade fever. The vermiform appendix obtained after an emergency appendectomy was large and had a firm yellowish mass, 1.6 cm in diameter. Histology revealed an appendiceal neuroendocrine tumour that had involved the mucosa, submucosa and part of the muscularis propria.
Authors and Affiliations
R. A. Vhriterhire, J. A. Ngbea, B. A. Ojo, B. Ugbaje
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- DOI 10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/31523
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