Colon CT Appearances
Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma CT Findings
- Soft tissue mass
- Soft tissue infiltration of the appendix
- Mural nodularity
- Irregular wall thickening
- Regional and distant lymphadenopathy
Other Information About Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma
Etiology:
- Unknown
Epidemiology:
- Rare
- Typically presents in the 5th-7th decades of life
Presentation:
- Typically found incidentally
- Palpable mass
- GI obstruction
- GI bleed
Prognosis:
- The 5-year relative survival rate for all appendiceal cancers is 67-97%
- As appendiceal adenocarcinoma is rare, the true prognosis is unknown
Related Pearls: Appendix and Appendicitis
Related Lectures:
CT Evaluation of the Appendix: Appendicitis and Beyond - Part 2