Malignant Tumours Mimicking Complicated Appendicitis and Discovered upon Follow-Up after Percutaneous Drainage: A Case of Two Patients
| Autor: | Sharandran Chandra Mohan, Krishna Mohan Gummalla, Martin Weng Chin H’ng |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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| Zdroj: | Case Reports in Radiology, Vol 2017 (2017) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2090-6862 2090-6870 |
| DOI: | 10.1155/2017/3253928 |
| Popis: | The conservative management of periappendiceal abscesses is gaining favour due to decreased morbidity and improved clinical outcomes for patients. Occasionally however an abscess can mask underlying sinister pathology. In this article, we highlight two cases of appendiceal adenocarcinoma that were initially diagnosed as periappendiceal abscesses and managed conservatively with percutaneous drainage. We also discuss clinical and imaging features that may assist with identifying a hidden malignancy when presented in these situations. |
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