Marouen Guizani

A silent killer mimicking appendicitis: primary signet-ring cell carcinoma of the colon in a child—case report and literature review

Introduction Signet-ring cell carcinoma (SRCC) of the colon is extremely rare and highly aggressive in children. Presentation as an acute abdomen is uncommon and may mimic acute appendicitis, delaying diagnosis. Case presentation A 10-year-old boy with no relevant personal or fam...