Neoplasms of the appendix: An experience of a tertiary hospital in Southwestern Nigeria

Background: The appendix is a vestigial tube-like organ. Its exact physiological function is unknown. Appendectomies are done usually following a clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Neoplasms can arise from this organ as well. Carcinoids are the most common neoplasms arising commonly at the ti...

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Main Authors: Mustapha Akanji Ajani, Sebastian A Omenai, Oluwadamilare Iyapo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jcsjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2468-6859;year=2020;volume=17;issue=3;spage=57;epage=60;aulast=Ajani