Goblet Cell Carcinoid of Appendix

Abstract

Carcinoid tumors are rare and slow-growing malignancies which occur most frequently in the appendix as its primary malignancy. Goblet cell carcinoid belongs to a subgroup of carcinoids and occurs in exclusively the appendix. Goblet cell carcinoid of the appendix is usually discovered incidentally after appendectomy. We report a 44-year-old woman, who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis. The final pathological diagnosis was goblet cell carcinoid. After a series of gastrointestinal examination, no evidence of local or distant lesions was found. The patient decided to be closely followed -up. There have been no signs of progression of the disease more than 1 year.

Keywords

• goblet cell carcinoid
• adenocarcinoma
• appendix