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| Title |
Adenocarcinoma mimicking appendicular lump: a diagnostic dilemma—a case report
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|---|---|
| Published in |
World Journal of Surgical Oncology, November 2016
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| DOI | 10.1186/s12957-016-1036-9 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Sanket Kalpande, Jayashri Pandya, Tushar Sharma |
| Abstract |
Primary appendiceal adenocarcinoma is a rare tumor, mucinous variety being common. This case is reported to highlight the unusual presentation and diagnostic difficulty of appendiceal adenocarcinoma. Patient presented with acute appendicitis with ill-defined tender lump which responded to conservative management. High index of suspicion should be kept in mind for elderly patients presenting with appendicular lump. Every effort should be made during elective appendectomy to remove stump in case of sloughed out appendix. |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 18 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 18 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 4 | 22% |
| Student > Master | 2 | 11% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 2 | 11% |
| Professor | 1 | 6% |
| Researcher | 1 | 6% |
| Other | 1 | 6% |
| Unknown | 7 | 39% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 8 | 44% |
| Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 1 | 6% |
| Decision Sciences | 1 | 6% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 1 | 6% |
| Unknown | 7 | 39% |