[Adenocarcinoma of the appendix--case report]

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Surgical Oncology
• Pathology

Context:

• Appendiceal adenocarcinoma is a rare gastrointestinal malignancy.
• Diagnosis often presents challenges, sometimes mistaken for acute appendicitis.
• Surgical intervention is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose:

• To report a rare case of appendiceal adenocarcinoma in an adult female.
• To describe the diagnostic and surgical management of this rare condition.
• To emphasize the importance of histological evaluation in suspected appendiceal malignancies.

Summary:

• A rare case of adenocarcinoma of the appendix was diagnosed in an adult female presenting with symptoms of acute appendicitis.
• Intraoperative findings suggested malignancy of the vermiform appendix, prompting radical resection of the ileocecal area, ascending colon, and mesocolon.
• Postoperative histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of appendiceal adenocarcinoma.

Impact:

• This case underscores the necessity of considering rare appendiceal malignancies in differential diagnoses.
• Highlights the role of surgical resection and detailed histopathology in confirming appendiceal adenocarcinoma.
• Contributes to the limited literature on appendiceal adenocarcinoma, aiding future clinical management and research.