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Double tumours of the appendix: a rare entity. A case report
Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Appendiceal abscesses can conceal multiple tumors, including adenocarcinoma and carcinoid. Microscopic examination of all appendix specimens is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Appendiceal tumors are rare and often asymptomatic.
- Preoperative diagnosis of appendiceal neoplasms is challenging.
- Appendiceal abscesses can be a presentation of underlying malignancy.