title: Mucinous appendicular cystadenocarcinoma and pregnancy.
abstract: Primary appendicular adenocarcinoma is rare. We report an unusual mucinous appendicular adenocarcinoma during pregnancy. To our knowledge, this is the second reported case in the literature. A mucinous appendicular cystoadenocarcinoma was discovered unexpectedly and coincidentally during a cesarean section performed in term pregnancy. An appendectomy was simultaneously performed, followed by a right hemicolectomy. Given the exceptionally low incidence tumors co-existing with pregnancy, we recommend a careful and complete appendix examination during cesarean and postpartum sterilization, and subsequent removal of tumors should they exist.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Montril General Hospital, Granada, Spain.
authors: J L
authors: JL
authors: Gallo
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Martínez-Ossa
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Ferrer
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Cámara
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001063:Appendiceal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D002585:Cesarean Section; D018282:Cystadenocarcinoma, Mucinous / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011252:Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / Q000601:surgery