Abstract
Carcinoid tumor of appendix is rare and usually detected incidentally in appendectomy, it is considered the most common type of appendiceal primary malignant lesion, and is found in 0.3%-0.9% of patients undergoing appendicectomy. We present a case of 25 year old female diagnosed with carcinoid appendix.
Highlights
Carcinoid tumors of the appendix are rare.[1]
Ultrasound abdomen was consistent with our clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis
Histopathology report was acute appendicitis with carcinoid tumor involving the tip (
Summary
Carcinoid tumors of the appendix are rare.[1]. Their incidence in appendectomy specimens ranges from 0.3% to 0.9%.2 It is considered the most common type of appendiceal primary malignant lesion. Carcinoid tumors of the appendix are rare.[1] Their incidence in appendectomy specimens ranges from 0.3% to 0.9%.2. It is considered the most common type of appendiceal primary malignant lesion. In the majority of cases, appendectomy alone is curative. The factor that influences the type of surgery in most patients is the size of the tumor. Most authors agree that for tumors 2 cm, an ileocecal resection or even right hemicolectomy is indicated. Some controversy exists about what is the best strategy for tumors between 1 and 2 cm because the frequency of metastases in these cases is unknown.[3]
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