appendix

Appendix

What is the appendix? The appendix is a small finger-shaped organ that connects with your large bowel (colon) by a small opening. In most people, the appendix sits in the lower right abdomen just above your hip bone. The appendix and the large bowel have a similar structure. Both the appendix and the large bowel …
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Well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour (NET) of the appendix

What is a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour in the appendix? Well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour (NET) is a type of cancer and the most common type of cancer in the appendix. The tumour is made up of specialized neuroendocrine cells that are normally found inside the appendix.  Pathologists divide well differentiated NETs of the appendix into …
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Low grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN)

What is low grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN)? Low grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) is a tumour that starts in the appendix, a small finger-shaped organ that connects with your large bowel (colon) by a thin opening. Is low grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm a type of cancer? Most LAMNs behave like non-cancerous tumours. This is …
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Acute appendicitis

What is acute appendicitis? Acute appendicitis is a non-cancerous medical condition caused by acute inflammation in the appendix, a small finger-shaped organ that connects with your large bowel (colon) by a small opening. In most people, the appendix sits in the lower right abdomen just above your hip bone. Acute appendicitis can occur in any …
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