Carcinoma Ex-goblet Cell Carcinoid of the Appendix
Clinical
- Spread is primarily to the right colon, over the peritoneal surface and to ovaries
- Regional nodes frequently positive
- Right hemicolectomy, debulking surgery and possible oophorectomy are recommended
- Adjuvant chemotherapy is generally given
- 5 year disease specific survival for stage IV patients
- 38% for signet ring type
- 0% for poorly differentiated type
