Primary Adenocarcinoma of Appendix Presenting As Acute Appendicitis— A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
It is extremely rare for mucinous adenocarcinoma to develop as a primary tumour. The incidence of epithelial malignancies of the appendix has been estimated to be 0.12 per 1 million persons per year. We report a case of primary appendiceal adenocarcinoma of signet ring cell variant presenting with features of acute appendicitis. Routine investigations showed dilated appendix with peri-appendiceal fluid collection suggesting acute appendicitis. After appendicectomy, the specimen was sent for routine histopathological examination. The diagnosis came out to be signet ring cell adenocarcinoma. As a second stage procedure, right hemicolectomy was done. As it was an incidental finding, this case emphasizes that routine histopathological examinations of all appendicectomy specimens is essential and informative.
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Dr. Devajit Choudhury
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