Appendiceal Nodules in the Setting of Endometriosis Can Be Carcinoid Tumors

作者:Padovesi Mota Igor Leonardo; Klajner Sidney; da Costa Goncalves Manoel Orlando; Passman Leigh J; Podgaec Sergio
来源:Journal of Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 2015, 19(3): e2015.00028.
DOI:10.4293/JSLS.2015.00028

摘要

Introduction: Endometriosis is occasionally found in the appendix, particularly in severe forms of deep infiltrating disease. Carcinoid tumor is the most common neoplasm of the appendix and may be overlooked or misdiagnosed when there are multiple endometriosis lesions in the pelvis. Case Description: We describe two cases of carcinoid tumor diagnosed in patients who underwent surgery to treat endometriosis, in whom the diagnosis of appendiceal endometriosis was presumed. Discussion: In the context of endometriosis, surgery is indicated when the appendix is affected. Despite the more likely diagnosis of appendiceal endometriosis, carcinoid tumors cannot be ruled out by imaging examinations.

  • 出版日期2015-9