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25 year old patient presented with mass in iliac fossa. Which after laparotomy was found to be carcinoid of 2.5 cm. in diameter. What will be next step in management -

A
Segmental resection
B
Appendicetomy
C
Rt. hemicolectomy
D
Do yearly 5 HIAA assay
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., . hemicolectomy Treatment for Carcinoid tumors of appendix Appendicectomy (Treatment of choice) Rt. hemicolectomy is indicated when tumor is > 2 cm. in size involve the base of appendix involve the caecal wall or mesoappendix Lymph nodes are involved.

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