Abstract
Appendiceal adenocarcinoma (ApAC) is a rare malignancy, comprising less than 1 % of all gastrointestinal tumors. The current World Health Organization classifies ApAC as mucinous or nonmucinous. Mucinous ApAC are composed of pools of mucin lined by cells with low- and high-grade cytology and areas of infiltrative invasion. Nonmucinous ApAC histologically resemble conventional colorectal adenocarcinomas and have a worse prognosis than their mucinous counterpart. Unfortunately, the nomenclature and histologic classification of ApAC, specifically the mucinous subtype, has changed several times throughout the years, contributing to diagnostic confusion for pathologists. The treatment for mucinous ApAC differs from that of other appendiceal mucinous neoplasms, thus accurate diagnosis is key to patient management and outcome. This review discusses the current classification and staging of ApAC with a particular emphasis on the mucinous subtype and peritoneal disease, as these areas are the most challenging for practicing surgical pathologists.
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