Appendiceal Nodules in the Setting of Endometriosis Can Be Carcinoid Tumors
| Autor: | Padovesi Mota Il, Klajner S, Sergio Podgaec, da Costa Gonçalves Mo, Passman Lj |
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| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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Adult
Diagnostic Imaging Male medicine.medical_specialty Carcinoid tumors Endometriosis Context (language use) Review Appendix Appendiceal neoplasm medicine Humans In patient neoplasms Pelvis business.industry Carcinoid tumor General surgery Case description medicine.disease digestive system diseases medicine.anatomical_structure Appendiceal Neoplasms Female Surgery business |
| Zdroj: | JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons |
| ISSN: | 1938-3797 1086-8089 |
| Popis: | Introduction: Endometriosis is occasionally found in the appendix, particularly in severe forms of deep infiltrating disease. Carcinoid tumor is the most common neoplasm of the appendix and may be overlooked or misdiagnosed when there are multiple endometriosis lesions in the pelvis. Case Description: We describe two cases of carcinoid tumor diagnosed in patients who underwent surgery to treat endometriosis, in whom the diagnosis of appendiceal endometriosis was presumed. Discussion: In the context of endometriosis, surgery is indicated when the appendix is affected. Despite the more likely diagnosis of appendiceal endometriosis, carcinoid tumors cannot be ruled out by imaging examinations. |
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