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==Overview==
{{SK}}Appendix malignancy, Appendix tumor, Appendiceal cancer, Appendiceal malignancy, Carcinoid tumor of appendix, Adenocarcinoma of appendix, Goblet cell tumor of appendix,  
'''Appendix cancer''' or appendiceal [[cancer]] is a malignancy of the [[vermiform appendix]], accounting for about 1 in 200 of all gastrointestinal malignancies. This is a very rare condition and can vary in type, the most common type being  carcinoid tumor with adenocarcinoma next. Appendiceal [[tumors]] often present with peritoneal seeding, resulting in peritoneal carcinomatosis or [[Pseudomyxoma peritonei]] (sometimes known as PMP).


Audrey Hepburn was a notable victim of appendix cancer, dying of the disease in 1993.
==[[Appendix cancer overview|Overview]]==
 
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==Diagnosis==
[[Appendix cancer diagnostic study of choice|Diagnostic study of choice]] | [[Appendix cancer history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Appendix cancer physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Appendix cancer laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Appendix cancer electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Appendix cancer x ray|X-Ray Findings]] | [[Appendix cancer echocardiography and ultrasound|Echocardiography and Ultrasound]] | [[Appendix cancer CT scan|CT-Scan Findings]] | [[Appendix cancer MRI|MRI Findings]] | [[Appendix cancer other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Appendix cancer other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]


==Treatment==
==Treatment==
In most cases the tumor has spread outside of the appendiceal tissue.  If this is the case, the approach uses cytoreductive surgery which includes the removal of visible tumor and affected non-essential organs within the abdomen and pelvis. Then the peritoneal cavity is flooded with [[chemotherapy]] solution in an attempt to eradicate residual disease. The surgery may or may not be preceded or followed with intravenous chemotherapy.
[[Appendix cancer medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Appendix cancer interventions|Interventions]] | [[Appendix cancer surgery|Surgery]] | [[Appendix cancer primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Appendix cancer secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] | [[Appendix cancer cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Appendix cancer future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]


==External links==
==Case Studies==
* [http://www.pmpawareness.org '''PMP Awareness''' - Awareness, Research, Information, Personal Experiences, Support Group regarding PMP (pseudomyxoma peritonei), appendiceal cancer and other peritoneal surface malignancies]Free volunteer site
[[Appendix cancer case study one|Case #1]]
* [http://www.appendix-cancer.com '''Appendix Cancer (Appendiceal Carcinoma) and Peritoneal Surface Malignancy''' -Story of a 5 year survivor of Signet Ring Appendiceal Cancer plus information about appendiceal cancers, treatments options and treating specialists]


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Latest revision as of 17:01, 22 February 2019

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Diagnosis

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Electrocardiogram

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MRI

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Soroush Seifirad, M.D.[2]

Synonyms and keywords:Appendix malignancy, Appendix tumor, Appendiceal cancer, Appendiceal malignancy, Carcinoid tumor of appendix, Adenocarcinoma of appendix, Goblet cell tumor of appendix,

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Appendix cancer from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic study of choice | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X-Ray Findings | Echocardiography and Ultrasound | CT-Scan Findings | MRI Findings | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Interventions | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1