Mucinous tumor of uncertain malignant potential in a perforated appendectomy specimen. A case report

Tahan G., Koc I., Tetikkurt U. S., Yucel O.

JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL AND LIVER DISEASES, cilt.16, sa.2, ss.197-200, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 16 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2007
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL AND LIVER DISEASES
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.197-200
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Mucinous tumors of uncertain malignant potential are rare; there are only occasional reports. We report the first case where the tumor was identified incidentally following resection of a perforated appendicitis. There was no previous history to suggest for a mucinous tumor. No other abnormalities were found at surgery. Treatment included right hemicolectomy, considering the risk of residual or metastatic disease of about 10%. The patient is alive and well twelve months after resection of the tumor.