1990
DOI: 10.1093/milmed/155.8.343
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Primary Adenocarcinoma of the Appendix: A Review

Abstract: A review of cases of primary adenocarcinoma of the appendix seen at the Hines VA Hospital (1950-1987) and Loyola University Medical Center (1977-1987) revealed a total of 14 cases. All patients presented with a clinical picture suggesting acute appendicitis or a right lower quadrant mass. Malignancy was not suspected in any of the patients prior to surgery. The age group ranged from 25 to 66 years (mean, 51.8 years) with 29% of the patients under 45 years old. The presence of carcinoma should be carefully look… Show more

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“…The malignant and benign epithelial tumors of the appendix are often associated with other primary alimentary or non-alimentary tract tumors (6,14). But, synchronous polypoid involvement of the colon and the appendix is rare in patients of APC.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The malignant and benign epithelial tumors of the appendix are often associated with other primary alimentary or non-alimentary tract tumors (6,14). But, synchronous polypoid involvement of the colon and the appendix is rare in patients of APC.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Obwohl tendenziell ein maligner Prozess im Bereich der Appendix/ des Coecumbodens eher im mittleren und hohen Alter beobachtet wird [12] ± in unserem Krankengut lag das Alter zwischen 51 und 78 Jahren ± wurde ein Carcinom auch schon bei jüngeren Patienten beobachtet: 29 % der Patienten in einer Untersuchung von Gattuso waren unter 45 Jahre alt und sogar bei Kindern wurde schon ein Appendixcarcinom beobachtet [6,8].…”
Section: Diskussionunclassified
“…McBurney, Loslassschmerz, Fieber und einer mäûigen Leukocytose [8]. In der Abdomen-Sonographie wird meist der Verdacht auf eine akute Appendicitis geäuûert mit deutlich sichtbarer, verdickter Appendix und im Einzelfall freier Flüssigkeit.…”
Section: Diskussionunclassified