Tubulovillous adenoma of the appendix: a case report and review of the literature.
We report the case of a young woman hospitalized for a chronic appendicular syndrome. The histological examination of the resected specimen revealed a rare tumor: tubulovillous adenoma, discovered in 0.02% of all appendectomy procedures. Treatment is most often limited to appendectomy, but in the event of incomplete excision or associated adenocarcinoma, right hemicolectomy may be required. After surgery, a follow-up colonoscopy is recommended due to the higher risk of second gastrointestinal neoplasms in patients with appendicular tumors.
Bodin
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Service de chirurgie viscérale, hôpital d'instruction des armées Robert-Picqué, 351, route de Toulouse, CS 80002, 33882 Villenave D'ornon, France. rodolphe.bodin@orange.fr
Peycru
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T
Schwartz
A
A
Jarry
J
J
Pommier
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N
Durand-Dastes
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F
D018253:Adenoma, Villous / Q000601:surgery*; D001062:Appendectomy; D001063:Appendiceal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D003113:Colonoscopy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult