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Colonic malignancy mimicking an appendiceal mass.

R J Bleker1, J C Wereldsma

  • 1Department of Surgery, Sint Franciscus Gasthuis, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

The Netherlands Journal of Surgery
|April 1, 1989
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Appendiceal mass in patients over 50 may indicate underlying colon cancer. Barium enema is crucial for diagnosing colonic malignancy in these cases, improving patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Appendiceal mass is a common presentation.
  • Malignancy of the right colon can present as secondary appendiceal inflammation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the incidence of right colon malignancy in patients presenting with an appendiceal mass.
  • To identify clinical indicators of underlying colonic malignancy in patients with appendiceal mass.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 99 patients with inflammatory appendiceal mass.
  • Comparison with 21 patients with palpable right colon malignancy.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation and diagnostic methods.

Main Results:

  • 8% of patients with appendiceal mass had right colon malignancy.

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  • Clinical signs like painless mass, prolonged symptoms, and anemia suggest malignancy in older patients.
  • Barium enema demonstrated high diagnostic accuracy for colonic malignancy.

    • Conclusions:

    • Appendiceal mass can be a sign of underlying right colon cancer, especially in older adults.
    • Prompt diagnosis of colonic malignancy is essential for effective treatment.
    • Barium enema is recommended for diagnosing colonic malignancy in patients with appendiceal mass.