| Literature DB >> 16706105 |
O N Tucker1, P Madhavan, V Healy, M Jeffers, F B V Keane.
Abstract
Primary malignant epithelial tumors of the appendix are uncommon. The most common presentation of appendiceal malignancy is right lower abdominal pain suggestive of acute appendicitis. Presentation caused by loco-regional spread with involvement of neighboring organs is rare. We present the case of a 48-year-old woman with an appendiceal malignancy who presented with symptoms and signs suggestive of complicated diverticular disease with an enterovaginal fistula. From a review of the literature, this is the first report of an appendiceal malignancy presenting in this manner.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16706105
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int Surg ISSN: 0020-8868