Adenocarcinoids

Adenocarcinoid of the appendix vermiformis studied

Published in Clinical Oncology Week, June 27th, 2005

Investigators discussed a case of adenocarcinoid of the appendix vermiformis.

"Adenocarcinoids are rare tumors with histological features of both carcinoid tumor and adenocarcinoma. They show a more aggressive biological behavior than conventional carcinoids," researchers in Germany reported.

"We report a case of a 64-years-old female patient with a diffuse infiltration of the appendicular wall by an adenocarcinoid. Due to the positive surgical margin and the tumor expansion a hemicolectomy was performed," explained I. Hirsch and colleagues, University of Cologne.

"There are no precise criteria to direct the operative choice...

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Source: Clinical Oncology Week (2005-06-27)

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