Appendiceal Carcinoids In Crohn’s Disease
Earlier investigations demonstrate an increased risk for colon cancer in Crohn's disease. For other intestinal neoplasms, such as carcinoids, studies are limited.
Hugh J Freeman
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Prognostic factors influencing infectious complications after cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC. Results from a tertiary referral center [PDF]
Background. Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) showed promising results in selected patients. High morbidity restrains its wide application.
Carbonari, Ludovica +8 more
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Determinants of Outcome with Reoperative Surgery for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei in 186 Patients
Objective:. To describe the long-term survival and clinical- and treatment-related variables that determine the outcome of repeat cytoreductive surgery (CRS) for mucinous appendiceal neoplasms with peritoneal dissemination. Summary Background:.
Paul H. Sugarbaker, MD, David Chang, MS
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Low‐grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms are rare and difficult to diagnose preoperatively because of a lack of characteristic symptoms. A 24‐year‐old female with no symptoms before pregnancy underwent an elective cesarean section at 38 weeks of ...
Eisuke Inubashiri +7 more
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Neoplasms of the appendix: An experience of a tertiary hospital in Southwestern Nigeria
Background: The appendix is a vestigial tube-like organ. Its exact physiological function is unknown. Appendectomies are done usually following a clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Neoplasms can arise from this organ as well.
Mustapha Akanji Ajani +2 more
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Appendix tumors in the era of laparoscopic appendectomy [PDF]
Background: The safety of laparoscopic appendectomy for the management of incidentally discovered appendiceal tumors has not yet been established. Methods: Appendiceal tumor cases managed by laparoscopy or laparotomy over a 10-year period were reviewed ...
Bucher, P. +3 more
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Appendiceal neuroendocrine neoplasms: diagnosis and management [PDF]
Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine neoplasms (GI-NENs) are increasingly being recognised, while appendiceal NENs (aNENs) currently constitute the third most common GI-NEN. Appendiceal NENs are generally considered to follow an indolent course with the majority being localised at diagnosis.
Alexandraki, K.I. +4 more
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Surgical Treatment of Appendiceal Adenocarcinoid (Goblet Cell Carcinoid) [PDF]
Adenocarcinoid of the appendix is an infrequent tumor with histologic features of both adenocarcinoma and carcinoid tumor. Although its malignant potential remains unclear, adenocarcinoids seem to be biologically more aggressive than conventional ...
Bucher, Pascal +5 more
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Immunohistochemical localization of acidic fibroblastic growth factor in normal human enterocromaffin cells and related gastrointestinal tumors [PDF]
Acidic fibroblast growth factor (aFGF) is a member of the structurally related heparin-binding growth factor family. The best studied members of this family are aFGF and basic FGF (bFGF), which are potent mitogens and differentiation factors for mesoderm-
Capella, C +4 more
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Low-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm Presenting as an Adnexal Mass
Appendiceal tumors are rare, late diagnosed neoplasms that may not be differentiated from adnexal masses even by advanced imaging methods and other diagnostic procedures. They may be asymptomatic and remain undiagnosed until surgery.
P. Panagopoulos +6 more
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