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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
Abstract:
The authors shows case report 81 old patient, underwent surgical treatment on Surgical Clinic KBC DR Dragisa Misović because of malignant appendix. Primary symptoms of illness was acute abdomen. Histology confirm nature of illness. The authors discusses about different types of malignant appendix and ways of their treatment, and propose operative procedures which are need to be done in these cases.
Insights
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.