A Unique Case of Low-Grade Mucinous Neoplasm in Stump Appendectomy
Joint Authors
Singh, Rajvir
Shah, Amjad Ali
Al-Tarakji, Mohannad
Ali, Syed Muhammad
Petkar, Mahir Abdulla
Mirza, Salman
Zarour, Ahmad
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-09-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
We describe a case of a young male with a history of appendectomy one year ago, who developed symptoms of stump appendicitis, and after removing this stump, histopathology showed low grade neoplasm.
Summary.
Stump appendicitis is an uncommon complication after appendectomy and may lead to serious complications.
Management of low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) is controversial, and we discuss the importance of the case.
Conclusion.
The case of young male post stump appendectomy with histopathology showing LAMN in the stump of the appendix, which to our knowledge, is the first in the medical literature and, discuss the stump appendicitis and incomplete appendectomy concerning malignancy, mucinous neoplasm, and adenocarcinoma.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Al-Tarakji, Mohannad& Ali, Syed Muhammad& Shah, Amjad Ali& Petkar, Mahir Abdulla& Mirza, Salman& Singh, Rajvir…[et al.]. 2020. A Unique Case of Low-Grade Mucinous Neoplasm in Stump Appendectomy. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151562
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Al-Tarakji, Mohannad…[et al.]. A Unique Case of Low-Grade Mucinous Neoplasm in Stump Appendectomy. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151562
American Medical Association (AMA)
Al-Tarakji, Mohannad& Ali, Syed Muhammad& Shah, Amjad Ali& Petkar, Mahir Abdulla& Mirza, Salman& Singh, Rajvir…[et al.]. A Unique Case of Low-Grade Mucinous Neoplasm in Stump Appendectomy. Case Reports in Surgery. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151562
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1151562