Appendix cancer
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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