An Unusual Progression of Signet-Ring Cell Carcinoma of the Appendix in a Caucasian Woman

  • Katelynn Davis
  • Andrew M. Bellizzi
  • Carlos H. F. Chan
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The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Katelynn Davis
    • 1
    • 2
  • Andrew M. Bellizzi
    • 2
  • Carlos H. F. Chan
    • 1
    • 3
  1. 1.Department of Surgery, Carver College of MedicineUniversity of IowaIowa CityUSA
  2. 2.Department of Pathology, Carver College of MedicineUniversity of IowaIowa CityUSA
  3. 3.Division of Surgical Oncology and Endocrine SurgeryUniversity of Iowa Hospital and ClinicsIowa CityUSA

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