Am J Perinatol 2001; 18(3): 155-158
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-14531
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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Mucinous Appendicular Cystadenocarcinoma and Pregnancy

José L. Gallo1 , Rafael Martínez-Ossa1 , Guillermo Ferrer2 , Miguel Cámara3
  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Granada University, Granada, Spain
  • 2Department of Surgery, Motril General Hospital, Granada, Spain
  • 3Department of Pathological Anatomy, Granada University, Granada, Spain
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Publication Date:
31 December 2001 (online)

ABSTRACT

Primary appendicular adenocarcinoma is rare. We report an unusual mucinous appendicular adenocarcinoma during pregnancy. To our knowledge, this is the second reported case in the literature. A mucinous appendicular cystoadenocarcinoma was discovered unexpectedly and coincidentally during a cesarean section performed in term pregnancy. An appendectomy was simultaneously performed, followed by a right hemicolectomy. Given the exceptionally low incidence tumors co-existing with pregnancy, we recommend a careful and complete appendix examination during cesarean and postpartum sterilization, and subsequent removal of tumors should they exist.

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