Appearances Can Be Deceiving: A Case Report of Asymptomatic Appendiceal Goblet Cell Adenocarcinoma Presenting as an Ovarian Tumor.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Goblet cell adenocarcinoma (GCA) of the appendix is an uncommon type of cancer that includes both epithelial and neuroendocrine features, with goblet cells present. These tumors have traditionally been viewed as one of the more aggressive forms of appendiceal cancer, frequently being diagnosed at a metastatic stage. For patients with stage III-IV disease, the 5-year overall survival rate ranges from 14% to 22%. Due to limited data, the diagnosis and management of GCA are challenging.

Case presentation

We present the case of a 55-year-old female who presented with elevated serum carcinoembryonic antigen levels and a left ovarian tumor. Preoperative imaging indicated a normal appendix. During surgery for suspected ovarian carcinoma, frozen section analysis reveale

SUBMITTER: Fukasawa H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11521527 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature