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#3527 Appendiceal neuroendocrine neoplasms diagnosed during pregnancy: A case series and review of the literature

Introduction: Although appendicitis occurs in approximately 1:1000 pregnancies, appendiceal neuroendocrine neoplasm (ANEN) diagnosis during pregnancy is very rare. Data on presentation, treatment and prognosis is scarce.

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Presenting Author: Twito O

Authors: Twito O, Akirov A, Rosenblum R, Herzberg D, Oleinikov K,

Keywords: Appendix, neuroendocrine neoplasm, pregnancy,

#3385 Review of appendiceal neuroendocrine neoplasms and pathological features that influence decision for oncological right hemicolectomy

Introduction: Appendiceal neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN) are typically an incidental finding with 80% diagnosed post-appendectomy in the setting of acute appendicitis. While ENETS recommends that patients with appendiceal NEN >2cm undergo right hemicolectomy (RH) there is uncertainty in how to manage those measuring 1-2cm.

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Authors: Beauchamp K, Thuillier R, Swan K, Cotter M, O'Shea D,

Keywords: neuroendocrine, appendix, oncology, right hemicolectomy,

#1610 Clinical Significance of Incidental Detection of Appendicular Neuroendocrine Tumours in Sri Lanka

Introduction: Neuroendocrine tumours are known to occur in the appendix and mostly detected incidentally following appendicectomies for acute appendicitis. Most of them have a benign behavior and no clinically significant biological activity is found. However, the correct recognition of the pathology is of paramount importance as it may need a separate evaluation and management.

Conference: 14th Annual ENETSConcerence (2017)

Presenting Author: Lal D

Authors: Lal D,

Keywords: Appendicular NET,

#1274 Carcinoid Tumors Presenting as Appendicitis

Introduction: Many conditions related to appendix present as appendicitis. These conditions can range from fecolith obstruction to tumors .Carcinoid tumors are most common tumors to present in appendix. Most of the carcinoid tumors in appendix present as appendicitis. Majority of the cases are diagnosed after histopathological examination. Tumors with the size of 2cm are treated with right hemicolectomy.

Conference: 13th Annual ENETSConcerence (2016)

Presenting Author: Fatima A

Authors: Fatima A,

Keywords: carcinoid tumors, appendicitis, appendectomy,

#1152 Appendiceal Neuroendocrine Tumor: Correlation Between Histopathological Factors

Introduction: Neuroendocrine tumours (NET) of the appendix are rare histopathological neoplasm’s detected following operation for appendicitis. Clinical decisions focuses on different pathological factors for further management. With the aim of defining contemporary patterns of care in surgical practice, a critical review of the records is carried to establish a correlation between different histopathological parameters

Conference: 12th Annual ENETSConcerence (2015)

Presenting Author: Nada H

Authors: Nada H, Anania M, Luong T, Garcia-Hernandez J, Caplin M,

Keywords: Appendicectomy, Appendix, Carcinoid tumour(s), Neuroendocrine tumors,