Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Tumors of the Appendix: a Critical Review

J Gastrointest Cancer. 2021 Jun;52(2):471-475. doi: 10.1007/s12029-021-00628-8. Epub 2021 Mar 19.

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of the current paper was to critically collect, select and summarize the evidence regarding diagnosis, treatment and follow up of primary tumors of the appendix.

Methods: A literature review was performed by search and review of the scientific studies pertaining to the subject of our inquiry.

Results: Recommendations regarding pimary tumors of the appendix were formulated on the basis of the collected evidence. CONCLUSION : Primary tumors of the appendix are rare and a high index of suspicion is required not to miss a potentially life threatening medical condition.

Keywords: Adenocarcinoma; Appendix; Cancer; Neuroendocrine.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery
  • Appendiceal Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Appendiceal Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Appendiceal Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Colectomy
  • Humans
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / pathology
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / secondary