A rare cecal subepithelial tumor in a Crohn´s Disease patient
Autops. Case Rep
; 11: e2020211, 2021. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Appendiceal tumors comprise a variety of histologic types, including appendiceal mucinous neoplasms, which can be grouped as premalignant lesions, tumors of uncertain malignant potential, and malignant lesions. The appendiceal mucinous neoplasms are characterized by mucinous epithelial proliferation with extracellular mucin and pushing tumor margins, commonly an incidental finding during operative exploration. We report the case of a low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm presenting as a subepithelial lesion in Crohn´s Disease patient. The diagnosis was not straightforward, and only surgical resection allowed an accurate diagnosis. Although Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a risk factor for the development of colorectal neoplasms, the absolute risk for appendiceal tumors is uncertain. The frequency of progression to malignancy remains to be determined.
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Sujet Principal:
Tumeurs de l'appendice
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Tumeurs colorectales
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Tumeurs kystiques, mucineuses et séreuses
Type d'étude:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limites du sujet:
Female
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Humans
langue:
En
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Autops. Case Rep
Thème du journal:
Anatomia
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Patologia Cl¡nica
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Patologia Legal
Année:
2021
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Article