Acute Appendicitis Caused by Metastasis from Other Organs: A Systematic Review

ConclusionAcute appendicitis secondary to metastatic disease is uncommon but rarely will be the presenting sign of new cancer diagnosis. Most of the patients have other sites of secondary lesions. Surgical treatment is commonly performed to treat appendicitis.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research