Atypical Presentation of Metastasis of Appendiceal Cancer: Neoplastic Growth Infiltrating an Inguinal Hernia
Although rare, appendiceal cancer can metastasize to unusual sites, including the inguinal canal. In patients with a history of abdominal malignancy presenting with an inguinal hernia, metastatic disease should be considered for adequate recognition and early oncologic intervention.
Authors
- Peter Mounas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0971-0127)
- Amit Kharod
- Tony Elias
- Nikolette Zamarra
Institutions
- CentraState Healthcare Foundation (US)
- Rowan University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70870
- Primary Topic
- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Rowan University