Appendix cancer classification
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
The staging of [malignancy name] is based on the [staging system].
OR
There is no established system for the staging of [malignancy name].
Classification
If the staging system involves specific and characteristic findings and features:
According to the [staging system + reference], there are [number] stages of [malignancy name] based on the [finding1], [finding2], and [finding3]. Each stage is assigned a [letter/number1] and a [letter/number2] that designate the [feature1] and [feature2].
OR
The staging of [malignancy name] is based on the [staging system].
OR
There is no established system for the staging of [malignancy name].
Classification
- Appendix cancer may be classified according to WHO classification into 4 groups:
- Epithelial tumors
- Non-epithelial tumors
- Secondary tumors
- Hyperplastic (metaplastic) polyp
- The table below summarizes the different types of appendix cancer according to the WHO classification.
WHO histological classification Tumors of the appendix Adapted from WHO/IARC[1] |
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Epithelial tumors | ||
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Non-epithelial tumors | ||
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Secondary tumors | ||
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Hyperplastic polyp |
- ↑ Chapter 5: Tumours of the Appendix - IARC. https://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/pat-gen/bb2/bb2-chap5.pdf Accessed on April 6, 2016