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Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Tumors of the Appendix: a Critical Review
Andrea Ciarrocchi1, Guido Rindi2, Renato Pietroletti3
1Azienda Sanitaria Locale, Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy. andrea.ciarrocchi@aslteramo.it.
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.
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