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From: Incidental neuroendocrine tumor of a complete subserosal appendix: an unusual presentation of a rare anatomical variation. A case report and review of literature

Fig. 1

Macroscopic transverse cross-section view of the cecum sample. A shows a subserous appendicular lumen [thick black arrow]. The appendix is completely surrounded by the serous layer [thin blue arrow]. B shows the appendicular base [thick white arrow] and a cavitated area within the cecal wall, filled with purulent material, probably due to the local inflammatory process [thick black arrow]

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BMC Surgery

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