Appendiceal Inflammatory Mass. Letter to the Editor

González-Sánchez, Antonio Jesús; Aranda-Narváez, José Manuel; García, Alberto Titos; Montiel-Casado, Custodia; Santoyo-Santoyo, Julio

doi:10.1007/s11605-015-2769-4

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“…This was most prevalent is patients above the age of 40, in whom 16% were found to have an underlying malignancy. They recommended an interval appendectomy as part of routine care and this view has been supported by other authors who have shared data showing that an interval appendectomy is a safe procedure [ 14 ].…”

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Malignant Tumours Mimicking Complicated Appendicitis and Discovered upon Follow-Up after Percutaneous Drainage: A Case of Two Patients

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Gummalla

H’ng

2017

Case Reports in Radiology

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The conservative management of periappendiceal abscesses is gaining favour due to decreased morbidity and improved clinical outcomes for patients. Occasionally however an abscess can mask underlying sinister pathology. In this article, we highlight two cases of appendiceal adenocarcinoma that were initially diagnosed as periappendiceal abscesses and managed conservatively with percutaneous drainage. We also discuss clinical and imaging features that may assist with identifying a hidden malignancy when presented in these situations.

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