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Appendix cancer classification
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Appendix cancer is classified according to the histological findings. According to WHO classification, there are four major groups of appendix cancer including epithelial tumors, non-epithelial tumors, secondary tumors, and hyperplastic (metaplastic) polyps. Carcinoid (well differentiated endocrine neoplasm), and adenocarcinoma are two major subtypes of epithelial tumors, making the majority of appendix cancer cases.
Classification
Classification
- Epithelial tumors
- Non-epithelial tumors
- Secondary tumors
- Hyperplastic (metaplastic) polyps.
- The table below summarizes the different types of appendix cancer according to the WHO classification.
| WHO histological classification Tumors of the appendix (Adapted from WHO/IARC)[1] | |||
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| Epithelial tumors | Non-epithelial tumors | Secondary tumors | Hyperplastic polyp |
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References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chapter 5: Tumours of the Appendix – IARC. https://www.iarc.fr/en/publications/pdfs-online/pat-gen/bb2/bb2-chap5.pdf Accessed on January 15, 2019
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Soroush Seifirad, M.D.[2]