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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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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 -
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The correct answer is  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.