Carcinoid Tumour of the Appendix in a Child
Author Information
Author(s): Christianakis Efstratios, Paschalidis Nikolaos, Chorti Maria, Filippou Georgios, Rizos Spiros, Filippou Dimitrios
Primary Institution: Penteli's Children Hospital, Athens, Greece
Conclusion
The patient with a carcinoid tumour of the appendix was treated successfully with appendicectomy and remains disease-free after ten years.
Supporting Evidence
- Carcinoid tumours are the most common neoplasms of the appendix.
- The tumour was diagnosed during surgery for acute appendicitis.
- The patient had no evidence of recurrence or metastases ten years post-surgery.
Takeaway
A 13-year-old girl had a small tumour in her appendix that looked like appendicitis, but after surgery to remove it, she is healthy and hasn't had any problems for ten years.
Methodology
The case involved a 13-year-old girl who underwent surgery for suspected appendicitis, where a carcinoid tumour was found and removed.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a 13-year-old female.
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