Peritoneal carcinomatosis of unknown primary site may be an undiagnosed appendiceal adenocarcinoma. A case series

ConclusionsPeritoneal carcinomatosis of unknown primary site may be caused by an occult appendiceal adenocarcinoma. This error in diagnosis may lead to suboptimal treatment. Surgical exploration to visualize a normal appendix should occur prior to making a definitive diagnosis of peritoneal carcinomatosis of unknown primary site.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research