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ea0015p183 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | SFEBES2008

Carcinoid tumour of appendix: a missed opportunity of selective screening?

Debnath Debasish , Rees Julia , Myint Fiona

Objective: Appendiceal carcinoid is an uncommon neuroendocrine condition that can potentially give rise to a variation in management. We aimed to assess the occurrence and mode of presentation of carcinoid tumour of appendix, and any variation of its management.Methods: All appendicectomies that took place at a single institute between January 1995 and December 2005 were considered for study.Results: A total of 1941 appendicectomie...