Appendicular appendix cancer or cancers are rare malignant tumors of the vermiform appendix.
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are rare tumors with malignant potential. Primary lymphomas can occur in the appendix. Breast cancer, colon cancer and tumors of the genital tract of women can metastasize in Appendix
Treatment
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The treatment for tumors varies. Carcinoid small (<2 cm) without features of malignancy can be treated by appendectomy if complete removal is possible. Other carcinomas and adenocarcinomas may require colectomy right. Note: The term "carcinoid" is outdated: These tumors are now more accurately called "neuroendocrine tumors." For more information, see "appendix neuroendocrine tumors."
pseudomyxoma peritoneal treatment includes cytoreductive surgery involving the removal of a visible tumor and affected vital organs within the abdomen and pelvis. The peritoneal cavity with heated chemotherapy is infused known as HIPEC in an attempt to eradicate residual disease. Surgery may or may not be preceded or followed by intravenous chemotherapy or HIPEC
