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
Answer is C. 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.