title: Primary adenocarcinoma of the vermiform appendix: a case report.
abstract: Primary adenocarcinoma of the appendix is rare, and since Berger first recognised the neoplasm in 1882, fewer than 250 cases have been recorded. Adenocarcinoma of the appendix is never suspected pre-operatively, being usually first discovered by histological examination. Ileocaecal resection during the first operation and right hemicolectomy for a carcinoma diagnosed after appendicectomy remain the main stay of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad 415110.
authors.forename: A Y
authors.initials: AY
authors.lastname: Kshirsagar
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Desai
authors.forename: Venugopal
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pareek
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D001063:Appendiceal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged