TY - JOUR
T1 - Unusual presentation of carcinoma of the vermiform appendix
T2 - A report of two cases
AU - Waizbard, E.
AU - Michowitz, M.
AU - Baratz, M.
AU - Papo, J.
AU - Stavorovsky, M.
PY - 1984/4
Y1 - 1984/4
N2 - Two unusual presentations of perforated mucoid adenocarcinoma of the appendix are described. One patient presented with a large periappendicular abscess that extended into the gluteal region, the other with a retroperitoneal abscess and abscesses in the right flank and groin. Recognition of the source of the abscess may be difficult but is essential for the prevention and elimination of the sepsis which may be life‐threatening. The presence of mucin in the drained pus is highly suggestive for perforated bowel carcinoma. A high index of suspicion and the performance of prompt diagnostic procedures may bring early surgical treatment and better results.
AB - Two unusual presentations of perforated mucoid adenocarcinoma of the appendix are described. One patient presented with a large periappendicular abscess that extended into the gluteal region, the other with a retroperitoneal abscess and abscesses in the right flank and groin. Recognition of the source of the abscess may be difficult but is essential for the prevention and elimination of the sepsis which may be life‐threatening. The presence of mucin in the drained pus is highly suggestive for perforated bowel carcinoma. A high index of suspicion and the performance of prompt diagnostic procedures may bring early surgical treatment and better results.
KW - adenocarcinoma of appendix
KW - groin abscess
KW - periappendicular abscess
KW - retroperitoneal abscess
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U2 - 10.1002/jso.2930250409
DO - 10.1002/jso.2930250409
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AN - SCOPUS:0021267956
SN - 0022-4790
VL - 25
SP - 263
EP - 267
JO - Journal of Surgical Oncology
JF - Journal of Surgical Oncology
IS - 4
ER -
