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Goblet cell carcinoid of the appendix.

R S Berardi1, H Chen

  • 1Department of General Surgery and Laboratory Services, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa 50310.

International Surgery
|April 1, 1989
PubMed
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.

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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.