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Schwannoma of the appendix: A case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Cheng Ernest,
Oliphant Raymond,
Fung Caroline,
Rickard Matthew,
Keshava Anil
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
surgical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.109
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 1744-1633
pISSN - 1744-1625
DOI - 10.1111/1744-1633.12290
Subject(s) - appendix , medicine , schwannoma , appendicitis , acute appendicitis , general surgery , radiology , surgery , paleontology , biology
Appendiceal neoplasms are uncommon and found in 1.6 per cent of appendicectomy specimens. Schwannomas arising from the appendix are of significant rarity, with only a few previously‐reported cases. In this study, we present the case of a 31‐year‐old man who underwent a laparoscopic appendicectomy and was found to have an appendiceal schwannoma. In the present study, we review the literature of this rare condition, which serves to highlight the potential for appendiceal neoplasia to occur in a macroscopically‐normal appendix. Furthermore, it emphasizes the potential risk of missed appendiceal neoplasia as a sequelae of nonoperative management of suspected appendicitis.