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More than an Appendicitis: A Case of an Appendiceal Neuroendocrine Tumor
F. Pascoal, Margarida; Bernardo, Margarida; Ribeiro, João; Mira, PauloAppendiceal neuroendocrine tumors are the most common neoplasms of the appendix, often diagnosed incidentally during appendectomy in cases of acute appendicitis. Their estimated prevalence ranges from 0.16%-2.3%, with a higher incidence among women in their second to fifth decades of life. While most tumors exhibit an indolent course with a favorable prognosis, more aggressive histological subtypes may metastas...
Date: 2025
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Origin: Revista Portuguesa de Cirurgia