A case of well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor of the appendix in a 14-year-old male adolescent clinically presented with features of acute appendicitis: A case report and literature review
Since most appendiceal neuroendocrine tumors are diagnosed incidentally, every appendectomy tissue should be submitted for histopathologic examination to identify the presence of a tumor and determine its stage.
Authors
- Demelash Darota Dojamo
- Birhanu Kassie Reta
- Hindeya Hailu Hagos
- Yordanos Birhane Gebrecherkos
- Seblewengel Maru Wubalem
- Yemane Leake Gebremichael
Institutions
- Wollo University (ET)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
- Aksum University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-06-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111474
- Primary Topic
- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00