Carcinoid tumors of the appendix detected at laparoscopy for gynecologic indications.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the significance of the abnormal-appearing appendix during gynecologic laparoscopy.


METHODS
Retrospective study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2).


METHODS
University-affiliated hospital.


METHODS
One hundred sixty-six women.


METHODS
Laparoscopic appendectomy.


RESULTS
Five of 166 appendixes removed for abnormal appearance contained a carcinoid tumor. At least one patient was a candidate for additional resection.


CONCLUSIONS
It is important for gynecologists to be aware of the possibility of a carcinoid tumor of the appendix, particularly if an abnormality is seen at the time of surgery. (J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 6(3):303-306, 1999)
Heller
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Department of Pathology-UH/E141, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103, USA.
Reich
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Rosenberg
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Blanco
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001062:Appendectomy / Q000379:methods; D001063:Appendiceal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D016609:Neoplasms, Second Primary / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity