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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Oncology

    Background:

    • Clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis may mask underlying appendiceal tumors.
    • Appendiceal tumors are rare, comprising less than 4% of gastrointestinal tumors.
    • These rare tumors necessitate specific onco-surgical management strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the diagnostic challenges of appendiceal tumors.
    • To outline current therapeutic approaches.
    • To define principles for follow-up care in patients with appendiceal tumors.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 1036 appendectomies performed between January 2008 and October 2018.
    • Identification of 38 cases (3.7%) of rare appendiceal tumors.
    • Review of diagnostic, therapeutic, and follow-up data.

    Main Results:

    • Appendiceal tumors represent a rare finding in appendectomy specimens.
    • The study identified 3.7% of appendectomies revealing rare appendiceal tumors.
    • Diagnostic and therapeutic pathways for these tumors are complex.

    Conclusions:

    • Appendiceal tumors are infrequent but clinically significant.
    • Histopathological diagnosis is crucial for determining optimal treatment.
    • Tailored follow-up care is essential based on tumor type.