appendix cancer

Your pathology report for mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix

Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix is a type of cancer that starts in the gland-forming cells that line the appendix. These cancer cells produce large amounts of mucin, a thick, jelly-like material. Unlike low-grade mucinous neoplasms (LAMNs) and high-grade mucinous neoplasms (HAMNs), mucinous adenocarcinoma shows destructive invasion, meaning the tumor grows aggressively into the wall …
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Your pathology report for well differentiated neuroendocrine tumor of the appendix

A well differentiated neuroendocrine tumor (NET) is the most common type of appendiceal cancer. It starts from specialized neuroendocrine cells in the lining of the appendix. These cells normally help regulate digestion by releasing hormones in response to signals from the nervous system. Most well differentiated NETs are small, slow growing, and curable with surgery. …
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