Appendix Cancer or appendiceal cancer is rare malignancy of appendix. The main types of appendix cancer are: Carcinoma tumors, Non- caracinoid tumors, Pseudomyxoma peritonei, and Adenocarcinoid tumor. The treatment of tumors may vary depending on the size of the carcinoids.
Some of the symptoms of Appendix Cancer:
- Vague discomfort in lower right abdomen
- Bowel obstruction
- Ovarian masses
- Discomfort in pelvis
- Chronic abdomen pain
When should you consult a doctor?
Consult a doctor if you notice signs abdominal pain bowel obstruction. Usually appendix cancers are discovered during abdominal surgeries.
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