15mm neoplasm in base of appendix

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Asked for Female, 52 Years

Colonoscopy shows I have bulging appendix orofice. The small tumour has not grown in size during the last 2 years. Should I continue to watch it? Or, have surgery to remove the appendix, fine, but I am concerned they will remove my ileoceacal valve also due to its close proximity - I fear it might be needless, as the tumour may be benign.

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Dr. Sachin Wani Gastroenterologist 24 yrs exp Thane Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sachin Wani

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If CT scan shows a tumour in appendix or caecum..it needs to be removed surgically..there is no significance of ileocaecal valve...tumour at that place anyways will destroy it's function

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