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- Tumours can rarely develop at the site of previous appendicectomies, with limited documented cases in medical literature that call for further research.
- A 20-year-old male was found to have a large abdominal mass two months after it emerged, stemming from an appendectomy performed four years earlier.
- The tumour was surgically removed and identified as desmoid fibromatosis, highlighting the need for detailed follow-up and histopathological analysis in such cases for better patient care.
Article Abstract
Introduction And Importance: Tumours arising from previous sites of appendicectomy are a rare phenomenon. There have been few documented cases in literature but for the most part, it is a rare occurrence that needs further investigation.
Case Presentation: A 20-year-old male presented to our outpatient with a large mass in his right upper abdomen for 2 months and a history of an appendicectomy done in an outside hospital 4 years prior.
Clinical Discussion: After regular investigations, the tumour was resected with adequate margins. On immunohistochemistry, the specimen was said to be of a desmoid fibromatosis. The exact aetiology of the disease cannot be determined unless we get a thorough analysis of the appendix specimen.
Conclusion: This paves the way to the learning curve, which is that we must ensure proper patient follow-ups with relevant histopathological reports to ensure complete and comprehensive care to the patient.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11625375 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110652 | DOI Listing |
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