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August 1, 2025SAGE Open Medical Case ReportsOpen Access

A case of appendiceal neuroendocrine tumor with metastatic spread in a young patient

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FHFariha HasanADAzam DavoodiABAmy Bordogna

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Overview

Case reveals metastatic disease in a young female, highlighting complexities of appendiceal neuroendocrine tumors.

Key Points

  • The case reveals metastatic disease in a young patient following an appendectomized appendiceal neuroendocrine tumor.
  • Histopathology confirmed a grade 2 tumor with lymphovascular invasion, indicative of aggressive behavior.
  • The patient experienced right lower quadrant pain that was mismanaged initially, complicating her diagnosis.
  • Vigilant follow-up is essential for long-term management and outcomes in young patients with this rare malignancy.

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Hasan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af63e9ad7bf08b1eae4736https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313x251369764
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