Abstract
Guidelines for the type of resection to be done for an appendiceal mass are usually determined by the size and location of the mass in the appendix. This is because most masses of the appendix are found intraoperatively or after pathological examination. In this case an appendiceal mass was seen on CT scan and intra-operative frozen section of the appendix was utilized to determine the type of resection that was required. The patient was found to have adenocarcinoma of the appendix on frozen section and a right hemicolectomy was then done during the same case. This case is also worth discussion as primary adenocarcinoma of the appendix is a rare tumor representing 0.03% of all appendiceal pathology.
Citation
Fegely D and Colaco R. Appendiceal Mass - Determining Resection with Frozen Section: A Case Report and Review of Literature. SM J Case Rep. 2018; 4(2): 1085.