Appendiceal adenocarcinoma presenting as left-sided large bowel obstruction, a case report and literature review
2007
Case of Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Causing Bowel Obstruction
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Moayad M Aljarabah, Neil R Borley, James Wheeler
Primary Institution: Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Cheltenham General Hospital, Cheltenham, UK
Conclusion
Appendiceal tumors are rare and usually present as acute appendicitis, but can have unusual presentations.
Supporting Evidence
- Appendiceal tumors account for 0.4 – 1% of all gastrointestinal malignancies.
- Most symptomatic appendiceal tumors present as appendicitis.
- Histopathological examination is often required to identify appendiceal neoplasms.
Takeaway
This study talks about a woman who had a rare type of cancer in her appendix that caused her to have a blocked bowel. Doctors found it during surgery.
Methodology
The case was presented through a detailed clinical report and literature review.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
An 80-year-old female patient.
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