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Goblet cell carcinoid of the appendix.
1Department of General Surgery and Laboratory Services, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa 50310.
International Surgery
|April 1, 1989
Summary
Goblet cell carcinoid of the appendix is a rare tumor with distinct histology. While often presenting as appendicitis, its prognosis is generally favorable, though aggressive forms exist.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Goblet cell carcinoid (GCC) of the appendix is an uncommon neoplasm.
- Its histogenesis is debated, but distinct histological features aid diagnosis.
- GCC exhibits clinical behavior intermediate between appendiceal carcinoid and adenocarcinoma.