Appendiceal metastasis 10 years following 'curative' resection for low-grade primary endometrial carcinoma

BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Mar 20:2012:bcr1020114895. doi: 10.1136/bcr.10.2011.4895.

Abstract

Metastasis of primary endometrial adenocarcinoma to unusual sites has been occasionally reported. However, the authors believe this to be the first case report of metastasis to the appendix. This occurred more than 10 years after curative resection, and presented as sepsis with an intra-abdominal focus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / secondary*
  • Adenocarcinoma / therapy
  • Appendectomy
  • Appendiceal Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Appendiceal Neoplasms / therapy
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Middle Aged
  • Palliative Care