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[Malignant disease of the appendix]
D Ignjatović1, B Durić, R Sćepanović
1KBC Dr Dragisa Misović Beograd.
Acta Chirurgica Iugoslavica
|January 1, 1995
Summary
This case report details an 81-year-old patient with malignant appendix, treated surgically for acute abdomen. The study reviews appendiceal malignancy types and recommends surgical interventions.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Malignant tumors of the appendix are rare but require prompt diagnosis and surgical management.
- Appendiceal malignancies can present with non-specific symptoms, mimicking acute appendicitis.
Observation:
- An 81-year-old patient presented with acute abdomen, necessitating surgical intervention.
- Histopathological examination confirmed a malignant appendix.
Findings:
- The case highlights the importance of considering appendiceal malignancy in elderly patients with acute abdominal symptoms.
- Surgical treatment was performed at the Surgical Clinic KBC DR Dragisa Misović.
Implications:
- This report discusses various types of appendiceal cancer and their treatment modalities.
- It proposes specific operative procedures for managing malignant appendix cases.