Incidental carcinoid of appendix in cesarean section

A case with carcinoid tumor of the appendix was encountered incidentally during an elective cesarean section. The tumor was discovered as a result of the routine exploration of the whole abdomen. The investigation for metastasis proved no evidence of spread and the patient was treated solely by surg...

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Published in:European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology 2002-08, Vol.104 (1), p.76-78
Main Authors: Gökaslan, Hüsnü, Şişmanoğlu, Alper, Kaya, Handan, Durmuşoğlu, Fatih
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Appendectomy
Appendiceal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Appendiceal Neoplasms - pathology
Appendiceal Neoplasms - surgery
Appendix - pathology
Biological and medical sciences
Carcinoid
Carcinoid Tumor - diagnosis
Carcinoid Tumor - pathology
Carcinoid Tumor - surgery
Cesarean Section
Female
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Medical sciences
Pregnancy
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Tumors
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Summary:A case with carcinoid tumor of the appendix was encountered incidentally during an elective cesarean section. The tumor was discovered as a result of the routine exploration of the whole abdomen. The investigation for metastasis proved no evidence of spread and the patient was treated solely by surgery.
ISSN:0301-2115
1872-7654
DOI:10.1016/S0301-2115(02)00057-X