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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal surgery2024

Mucinous neoplasm of the appendix: A case report and review of literature.

Hao-Cheng Chang, Jung-Cheng Kang, Ta-Wei Pu, Ruei-Yu Su, Chao-Yang Chen, Je-Ming Hu

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Article in World journal of gastrointestinal surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Hao-Cheng ChangDepartment of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei 114, Taiwan.
Jung-Cheng KangDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taiwan Adventist Hospital, Taipei 105, Taiwan.
Ta-Wei PuDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital Songshan Branch, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 105, Taiwan.
Ruei-Yu SuDepartment of Pathology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 105, Taiwan.
Chao-Yang ChenDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan.
Je-Ming HuDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114, Taiwan.
Tri-Service General Hospital · TWNational Defense Medical Center · TWTaoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital · TW

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAppendiceal mucinous neoplasms (AMNs), although not classified as rare, are relatively uncommon tumors most often discovered incidentally during colorectal surgery. Accurate identification of AMNs is difficult due to non-specific symptoms, overlapping tumor markers with other conditions, and the potential for misdiagnosis. This underscores the urgent need for precision in diagnosis to prevent severe complications. CASE SUMMARY: This case report describes the unexpected discovery and treatment of a low-grade AMN (LAMN) in a 74-year-old man undergoing laparoscopic hemicolectomy for transverse colon adenocarcinoma (AC). Preoperatively, non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms and elevated tumor markers masked the presence of AMN. The tumor, presumed to be an AMN peritoneal cyst intraoperatively, was confirmed as LAMN through histopathological examination. The neoplasm exhibited mucin accumulation and a distinct immunohistochemical profile: Positive for Homeobox protein

conclusionThis case highlights the diagnostic complexity of AMNs, emphasizing the need for vigilant identification to avert potential complications, such as pseudomyxoma peritonei.

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AdenocarcinomaAppendiceal neoplasmsCase reportLow-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasmPeritoneal neoplasmsPseudomyxoma peritonei

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