Incidental mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the appendix.
The incidental finding of a rare appendiceal tumour in a previously healthy male patient is described. He presented as an emergency with a self-inflicted abdominal stab injury. At laparotomy, there was no visceral damage but the appendix was hugely distended and appendectomy was performed. Subsequent histological examination of the appendix revealed a low-grade mucinous cystadenocarcinoma. A right hemicolectomy was performed two months later which demonstrated no residual tumour.
Lee
J
J
Department of Surgery, Mater Infirmorum Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
Gardiner
K R
KR
Wilson
B G
BG
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D001063:Appendiceal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D018282:Cystadenocarcinoma, Mucinous / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications*