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Incidental High-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm.
Farman H Fatah1, Gazi B Zibari1, Alana Hofmann1
1Department of Surgery and Transplant, John C. McDonald Transplant Center, Willis Knighton Health System, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA. (Drs. Fatah, Zibari, Hofmann, Crane, and Shokouh-Amiri).
High-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (HAMN) is a rare appendix tumor. Early detection and surgical removal are crucial for preventing progression to cancer, as demonstrated in a recent case study.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- High-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (HAMN) is an uncommon appendix neoplasm.
- It represents an intermediate risk lesion between benign low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) and adenocarcinoma.
- Diagnosis can be incidental or mimic acute appendicitis, with potential for malignant progression if untreated.
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