unexpected tumour of the appendix Incidental neopl

unexpected tumour of the appendix Incidental neoplasm in appendicectomy specimen

In a patient with an incidental finding of an appendix neoplasm and no current evidence of metastatic disease or PMP , subsequent treatment is dependent on the degree of cytological atypia within the primary tumour, the estimated risk of lymph node metastases and the future risk of developing PMP . In general, small low-grade tumours require surveillance only , whereas patients with larger tumour or adverse features may need further surgery .