Carcinoid of the appendix during pregnancy

Czech version

Authors: K. Crha ¹; M. Novák ²; J. Lenz ^3,4
Authors‘ workplace: Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika VFN a 1. LF UK, Praha, přednosta prof. MUDr. A. Martan, DrSc. ¹; Gynekologicko-porodnické oddělení Nemocnice Milosrdných bratří, Brno, primář MUDr. I. Huvar, CSc. ²; Patologicko-anatomické oddělení Nemocnice Znojmo, primář MUDr. M. Voňavka ³; Cytohisto s. r. o., Břeclav, vedoucí lékař MUDr. J. Lenz, CSc. ⁴
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2017; 82(2): 126-128

Overview

Objective:
Early diagnosis of the appendiceal carcinoid during first trimester of pregnancy.

Design:
Case report.

Setting:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Merciful Brothers Hospital, Brno.

Methods:
Own observation, review of literature.

Conclusion:
In case of unclear clinical or intraoperative finding, the appendectomy may reveal a serious disease. Thorough examination of the appendix should be a part of every gynaecological operation.

Keywords:
carcinoid, neuroendocrine tumor, appendix, pregnancy

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