Neoplasms of the appendix

Question 1

what are the kinds of neoplasm involving the appendix? 3

Answer 1

• adenocarcinoma of the caecum involving the appendix
  but more commonly
• pseudomyxoma peritonei
• carcinoid

Question 2

what is the test for carcinoid neoplasm of the appendix?

Answer 2

stain for chromagrannin A

Question 3

what is the treatment for carcinoid tumur?

Answer 3

—If less than 1cm appendicectomy alone

—If greater than 2cm completion right hemicolectomy