A case of an intussuscepted neuroendocrine carcinoma of the appendix.
We have described a previously unreported entity of an intussuscepted neuroendocrine carcinoma of the appendix. Our patient was a 70-year-old man whose only complaint was insipient weight loss. Colonoscopy showed a malignant cecal "polyp", and an extended right hemicolectomy was performed. We have reviewed the literature on the causes of appendiceal intussusception and their appropriate treatment options, and clarified the classification of neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract.
Thomas
Rachel E
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Department of Histopathology, Algernon-Firth Building, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds LS2 9NS, United Kingdom. rachelethomas@hotmail.com
Maude
Karen
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Rotimi
Olorunda
O
D000368:Aged; D001063:Appendiceal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003113:Colonoscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018358:Neuroendocrine Tumors / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome