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Synchronous primary adenocarcinoma of the appendix and colon: Case report and literature review

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Highlights • Primary adenocarcinoma of appendix is rare pathology that is discovered usually on histopathologic examination of resected appendix.• It is important to report all pathologic reports to the primary… Click to show full abstract

Highlights • Primary adenocarcinoma of appendix is rare pathology that is discovered usually on histopathologic examination of resected appendix.• It is important to report all pathologic reports to the primary physician in order to confirm primary diagnosis and discuss it with their patients.• If a diagnosis of PAA is reported, a surveillance lifelong colonoscopy screening is mandatory to rule out synchronous or metachronous occurrence of colonic malignances.

Keywords: synchronous primary; primary adenocarcinoma; case; appendix colon; adenocarcinoma appendix; report

Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2020

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