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Reference : Carcinoid tumor of the appendix: A consecutive series from 1237 appendectomies


	Document type :	Scientific journals : Article
	Discipline(s) :	Human health sciences : Oncology Human health sciences : Gastroenterology & hepatology Human health sciences : Surgery
	To cite this reference:	http://hdl.handle.net/2268/1209

Title :	Carcinoid tumor of the appendix: A consecutive series from 1237 appendectomies
Language :	English
Author, co-author :	Tchana-Sato, Vincent [Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > > Chirurgie cardio-vasculaire >]
	Detry, Olivier [Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > > Chirurgie abdominale- endocrinienne et de transplantation >]
	Polus, Marc [Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > > Gastro-Entérologie-Hépatologie >]
	Thiry, Albert [Université de Liège - ULg > > Anatomie pathologique >]
	Detroz, Bernard [Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > > Chirurgie abdominale- endocrinienne et de transplantation >]
	Maweja, Sylvie [Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > > Chirurgie abdominale- endocrinienne et de transplantation >]
	Hamoir, Etienne [Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > > Chirurgie abdominale- endocrinienne et de transplantation >]
	Defechereux, Thierry [Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > > Chirurgie abdominale- endocrinienne et de transplantation >]
	Coimbra Marques, Carla [Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > > Chirurgie abdominale- endocrinienne et de transplantation >]
	De Roover, Arnaud [Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > > Chirurgie abdominale- endocrinienne et de transplantation >]
	Meurisse, Michel [Université de Liège - ULg > Département des sciences cliniques > Chirurgicale abdominale]
	Honore, Pierre [Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > > Chirurgie abdominale- endocrinienne et de transplantation >]
Publication date :	2006
Journal title :	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Publisher :	W J G Press
Volume :	12
Issue/season :	41
Pages :	6699-6701
Audience :	International
ISSN :	1007-9327
City :	Beijing
Keywords :	[en] cancer ; colon ; appendix
	[fr] surgery
Abstract :	[en] AIM: To report the experience of the CHU Sart Tilman, University of Liege, Belgium, in the management of appendiceal carinoid tumor. METHODS: A retrospective review of 1237 appendectomies performed in one single centre from January 2000 to May 2004, was undertaken. Analysis of demographic data, clinical presentation, histopathology, operative reports and outcome was presented. RESULTS: Among the 1237 appendectomies, 5 appendiceal carcinoid tumors were identified (0.4%) in 4 male and 1 female patients, with a mean age of 29.2 years (range: 6-82 years). Acute appendicitis was the clinical presentation for all patients. Four patients underwent open appendectomy and one a laparoscopic procedure. One patient was reoperated to complete the excision of mesoappendix. All tumors were located at the tip of the appendix with a mean diameter of 0.6 cm (range: 0.3-1.0 cm). No adjuvant therapy was performed. All patients were alive and disease-free during a mean follow-up of 33 mo. CONCLUSION: Appendiceal carcinoid tumor most often presents as appendicitis. In most cases, it is found incidentally during appendectomies and its diagnosis is rarely suspected before histological examination. Appendiceal carcinoid tumor can be managed by simple appendectomy and resection of the mesoappendix, if its size is <= 1 cm. (C) 2006 The WJG Press. All rights reserved.
Target :	Professionals ; Students
Permalink :	http://hdl.handle.net/2268/1209

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