Andrea Ciarrocchi1, Guido Rindi2, Renato Pietroletti3. 1. Azienda Sanitaria Locale, Teramo, Abruzzo, Italy. andrea.ciarrocchi@aslteramo.it. 2. Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS-Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy. 3. University of L'Aquila, Val Vibrata Hospital, Sant'Omero, Teramo, Italy.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The aim of the current paper was to critically collect, select and summarize the evidence regarding diagnosis, treatment and follow up of primary tumors of the appendix. METHODS: A literature review was performed by search and review of the scientific studies pertaining to the subject of our inquiry. RESULTS: Recommendations regarding pimary tumors of the appendix were formulated on the basis of the collected evidence. CONCLUSION : Primary tumors of the appendix are rare and a high index of suspicion is required not to miss a potentially life threatening medical condition.
INTRODUCTION: The aim of the current paper was to critically collect, select and summarize the evidence regarding diagnosis, treatment and follow up of primary tumors of the appendix. METHODS: A literature review was performed by search and review of the scientific studies pertaining to the subject of our inquiry. RESULTS: Recommendations regarding pimary tumors of the appendix were formulated on the basis of the collected evidence. CONCLUSION : Primary tumors of the appendix are rare and a high index of suspicion is required not to miss a potentially life threatening medical condition.