title: Appendiceal carcinoma mimicking primary bladder cancer.
abstract: We report the first case of adenocarcinoma of the appendix invading the bladder. Because invasive bladder cancer was diagnosed intially the pelvis was irradiated preoperatively. At operation a primary appendiceal neoplasm invading the bladder was discovered and a right hemicolectomy and en block partial cystectomy were done. This treatment is recommended for appendiceal adenocarcinoma that invades the bladder.
mesh_terms: D002288:Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D001063:Appendiceal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*