Long-term outcomes in pediatric appendiceal carcinoids: Turkey experience

Conclusion: Other than appendectomy, no additional surgery or follow-up is required in appendiceal carcinoids less than 1.5  cm in size, regardless of the lymphoid or vascular invasion.What is Known:• The treatment of patients with a 1–2-cm tumor is not clear in both the pediatric and adult populations, and additional resection is needed.• Patients are monitored post-operatively with radiological and/or biochemical testing.What is New:• Appendectomy is curative for tumors less than 2 cm.• No additional surgery or follow-up is required in appendiceal carcinoids less than 1.5 cm in size regardless of the lymphoid or vascular invasion.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research