Goblet Cell Carcinoid of the Appendix: A case report
Korean Journal of Pathology
; : 839-842, 1996.
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ABSTRACT
Carcinoid tumors of the appendix are common incidental findings, but appendiceal tumors with histologic features of both carcinoids and adenocarcinomas are rare, and their biologic behavior and histogenesis are still unclear. We report a case of goblet cell carcinoid of the appendix in a 54-year-old male, who exhibited pain in the right lower abdomen. Microscopically, the tumor contained smooth-bordered, widely separated nests composed of tumor cells with abundant mucin. The principal tumor cell type had a close resemblance to the normal goblet cell. Histochemically, the tumor cells revealed positive reaction for PAS and alcian blue stain. Immunohistochemically, the tumor showed strong reactivity for carcinoembryonic antigen, chromogranin and, neuron specific enolase but none for cytokeratin and epithelial membrane antigen.
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Adenocarcinoma
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Korean Journal of Pathology
Year:
1996
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Article