Publications by authors named "Vasiliki Vrachni"
Int J Surg Case Rep
August 2018
Article Synopsis
- Appendiceal mucinous neoplasms show diverse clinical behaviors, with risks ranging from slow-growing forms that can recur to highly aggressive types leading to early death, primarily influenced by their grading and staging.
- A case study details a 52-year-old woman who had an incidental low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm found during breast cancer follow-up; despite initial treatment with appendectomy, the tumor recurred in the cecum necessitating further surgery.
- The discussion underscores that patients with low-grade neoplasms confined to the appendix generally face minimal recurrence risk, although some experts recommend ongoing monitoring, especially when surgical margins are positive.
