Appendix cancer

Appendix cancer, also known as appendiceal cancer, is a very rare malignant tumor that forms in the vermiform appendix. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are rare tumors with malignant potential. Primary... Wikipedia

• Specialty:  Oncology, general surgery
• Symptoms:  Bloating, discomfort in lower right abdomen, shortness of breath, loss of appetite
• Usual onset:  ~50-55 years old
• Risk factors:  Smoking, family history, Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
• Diagnostic method:  Biopsy, CT Scan, MRI
• Differential diagnosis:  Acid reflux, Irritable bowel syndrome, Lactose intolerance, Stomach cancer
• Treatment:  Appendectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy
• Frequency:  ~1,000 cases per year (U.S.)
• Deaths:  Unknown
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo