Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3988514 | European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
AimTo report the pathology of appendiceal epithelial neoplasms a review of the Washington Cancer Institute experience and a PubMed literature search was performed.FindingsEpithelial appendiceal neoplasms present a significant oncologic challenge. The clinical and pathologic features are unusually varied as compared to other gastrointestinal cancers and require expert clinical judgment for proper management.ConclusionsAppendiceal epithelial neoplasms should be regarded as a distinct clinical entity with special clinical treatments used for optimal management.
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Authors
P.H. Sugarbaker,