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[Carcinoid tumor of the cecal appendix]
C Betancourt1, J Navarro, A Aular
1Servicio de Gastroenterología, Cirugía I y Medicina Interna, Hospital General del IVSS, San Félix.
G.E.N
|April 1, 1990
Summary
Carcinoid tumors of the appendix are rare incidental findings during appendectomies. Simple appendectomy is curative for tumors less than 2 cm, aligning with existing research.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Carcinoid tumors of the appendix are uncommon neoplasms.
- They are often discovered incidentally during appendectomy for acute appendicitis.
Observation:
- A 5-year retrospective review (1983-1987) of appendectomies was conducted.
- Two cases of appendiceal carcinoid tumors were identified in 1433 examined appendixes.
Findings:
- The incidence of carcinoid tumors of the appendix was 0.14% of total appendectomies.
- Both identified cases occurred in male patients presenting with acute appendicitis.
- The observed frequency is consistent with previously published data.
Implications:
- Simple appendectomy is a curative treatment for appendiceal carcinoid tumors smaller than 2 cm.
- This finding supports current management strategies for early-stage appendiceal carcinoids.