Incidental neuro-endocrine tumor of the appendix: Case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are neoplasms that arise from neuroendocrine cells that have properties of both neuronal and endocrine cells. NETs are most common in the small intestine, rectum, and the appendix and frequently termed carcinoid.

Presentation of case

A 30-year-old male presented with abdominal pain and tenderness in the RLQ. Computerized tomography revealed findings consistent with acute appendicitis. The patient underwent an uneventful laparoscopic appendectomy for an acutely inflamed appendicitis. Histopathological examination, showed a 0.5 cm well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor of the distal appendix, with clear margins. The mitotic rate was <2 mitoses/10 high power field. Following guidelines, no further procedures were performed and follow-

SUBMITTER: Elkbuli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6551463 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature