Open AccessVery rare presentation of perforated appendiceal adenocarcinoma within a prolapsed colostomy
Author(s) -
Alwatari Yahya,
Gardner Graham,
Fernandez Leopoldo,
Shah Syed
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3317
Subject(s) - medicine , appendix , presentation (obstetrics) , adenocarcinoma , perforation , general surgery , colostomy , surgery , chemotherapy , cancer , paleontology , materials science , metallurgy , punching , biology
Abstract Appendiceal adenocarcinoma is rare with variable presentations. Perforation of the appendix within prolapsed ostomy can have peritoneal spread for which intraperitoneal chemotherapy should be considered. Surveillance is essential for these patients.