Late stage diagnosis of mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix: a case report of an unusual tumor with a rare presentation

Late stage diagnosis of mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix: a case report of an unusual tumor with a rare presentation

Abstract Background The incidence of mucinous appendiceal adenocarcinomas (MAA) has increased over the past three decades. Advanced stage tumor diagnosis is likely attributable to non-specific findings. Here we describe advanced stage appendiceal MAA presenting as inguinal ulcers, scrotal abscesses,...

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Main Authors: Katerina Roma, Mark Baldwin, Daniel Sedmak, Matthew Silva, William Stellar, Gina Many
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Case report
Appendiceal cancer
Inguinal pain
Inguinal ulcer
Scrotal abscess
Hematuria
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-020-01378-w

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