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Indian Journal of Surgery
Medknow Publications on behalf of Association of Surgeons of India
ISSN: 0972-2068
Vol. 69, No. 1, 2007, pp. 22-24
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Bioline Code: is07007
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 69, No. 1, 2007, pp. 22-24
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Case Report-Signet ring cell carcinoma of the appendix presenting with intestinal obstruction
Arcot Rekha, Thanka J, Rajendiran S, Ravi A
Abstract
Appendicular carcinomas are rare tumors. They are more likely to be carcinoids, mucocoeles and adenomas. Signet ring cell carcinoma is uncommon in the appendix. We report our patient who presented with intestinal obstruction due to a signet ring cell carcinoma of the appendix, (studies proved that it was not a primary colonic lesion invading the appendix) and review literature of this very uncommon lesion.
Keywords
Appendix, obstruction, signet ring cell carcinoma
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