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Goblet cell carcinoid of the appendix: Six case reports
Toshiaki Toshima1, Ryo Inada2, Shinya Sakamoto1
1Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Kochi Health Sciences Center, Kochi 781-8555, Japan.
World Journal of Clinical Cases
|August 7, 2024
Summary
Goblet cell carcinoid (GCC) of the appendix is a rare tumor. Preoperative diagnosis is challenging, often leading to incidental findings during appendectomy for suspected appendicitis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Goblet cell carcinoid (GCC) is a rare appendiceal tumor with mixed neuroendocrine and adenocarcinoma features.
- GCC presents a diagnostic challenge due to non-specific symptoms like abdominal pain.
- Submucosal growth and appendiceal wall invasion complicate preoperative identification via colonoscopy.
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