Carcinoid tumors of the appendix detected at laparoscopy for gynecologic indications

Citation
Ds. Heller et al., Carcinoid tumors of the appendix detected at laparoscopy for gynecologic indications, J AM AS G L, 6(3), 1999, pp. 303-306
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF GYNECOLOGIC LAPAROSCOPISTS
ISSN journal
10743804 → ACNP
Volume
6
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
303 - 306
Database
ISI
SICI code
1074-3804(199908)6:3<303:CTOTAD>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
Study Objective. To evaluate the significance of the abnormal-appearing app endix during gynecologic laparoscopy. Design. Retrospective study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2). Setting. University-affiliated hospital. Patients. One hundred sixty-six wo men. Interventions. Laparoscopic appendectomy. Measurements and Main Results. Five of 166 appendixes removed for abnormal appearance contained a carcinoid tumor. At least one patient was a candidat e fbr additional resection. Conclusion. It is important for gynecologists to be aware of the possibilit y of a carcinoid tumor of the appendix, particularly if an abnormality is s een at the time of surgery.