[Primary adenocarcinoma of the appendix].
One case of primary adenocarcinoma of the vermiform appendix is presented. The patient, a 55-year-old man, showed non specific symptoms and the diagnosis was made after surgery. Surgical treatment was right hemicolectomy. The patient is still alive and disease-free 12 months after the operation. The Authors review the literature and discuss some clinical aspects of this rare tumor.
Vecchio
R
R
Clinica Chirurgica III, Università degli Studi di Catania.
Ferrara
M
M
Pucci
L
L
D'Arrigo
M
M
Consoli
A
A
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D001063:Appendiceal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
Adenocarcinoma primitivo dell'appendice.