Hi,
The standard approach to malignant carcinoid tumors of the appendix is as follows:
For tumors less than 10 mm, appendicectomy is enough.
For tumors between 10 and 20 mm, there is controversy, with one school of thought favoring a conservative approach with appendicectomy or limited colectomy, while another feels it may be better to be more radical and perform a full hemicolectomy.
For tumors larger than 20 mm, right hemicolectomy is needed.
One point in your favor is that you have a well differentiated Grade 1 carcinoid, and additionally, it is localized to appendix tip and mesoappendix.
A PET-CT may be more informative than a CT in your case.
Pl keep me posted about your progress.
All the best, and God Bless!
Hi, sorry. I should add that I am 34 years old. I haven't met the consultant or had any other tests yet for the carcinoid as they are awaiting the results of the CT scan before meeting with me.
Many thanks.