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The risk of neoplasms in appendiceal abscess: what emergency surgeons should know

  • By

  • Giulia Montori

  • Mauro Podda

  • Alessio Giordano

  • Giuseppa Procida

  • Vittoria Butera

  • Valentina Murzi

  • Paola Fugazzola

  • Carlo Bergamini

  • Fausto Catena

  • Luca Ansaloni

  • Adolfo Pisanu

  • Ferdinando Agresta

  • May 4, 2026

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    Appendiceal neoplasms are rare in uncomplicated appendicitis but occur in 10-15% of cases complicated by periappendiceal abscess.

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    Most appendiceal tumors are diagnosed incidentally during postoperative histopathology, particularly in older adults.

  • 3

    Neuroendocrine tumors are common in uncomplicated appendicitis, while low-grade mucinous neoplasms are prevalent in abscess cases.

  • 4

    Age is a significant predictor of neoplasia risk, with increased incidence noted in patients over 35-40 years.

  • 5

    Interval appendectomy after non-operative management of abscess provides diagnostic certainty and is recommended for older adults.

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The risk of neoplasms in appendiceal abscess: what emergency surgeons should know

  • by Giulia Montori, Mauro Podda, Alessio Giordano, Giuseppa Procida, Vittoria Butera, Valentina Murzi, Paola Fugazzola, Carlo Bergamini, Fausto Catena, Luca Ansaloni, Adolfo Pisanu, Ferdinando Agresta

  • May 4, 2026

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