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  2. Appendix cancer - Wikipedia

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    Appendix cancer, also known as appendiceal cancer, is a very rare malignant tumor that forms in the vermiform appendix. [7] Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are rare tumors with malignant potential. [8] Primary lymphomas can occur in the appendix. Breast cancer, colon cancer, and tumors of the female genital tract may metastasize to the appendix ...

  3. Abdominal pain - Wikipedia

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    About 10% of cases have a more serious cause including gallbladder (gallstones or biliary dyskinesia) or pancreas problems (4%), diverticulitis (3%), appendicitis (2%) and cancer (1%). [2] More common in those who are older, ischemic colitis , [ 5 ] mesenteric ischemia , and abdominal aortic aneurysms are other serious causes.

  4. Appendix (anatomy) - Wikipedia

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    The human appendix averages 9 cm (3.5 in) in length, ranging from 5 to 35 cm (2.0 to 13.8 in). The diameter of the appendix is 6 mm (0.24 in), and more than 6 mm (0.24 in) is considered a thickened or inflamed appendix.

  5. Is your stomach pain from appendicitis? At-home tests to see ...

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    Appendicitis occurs when the inside of the appendix gets blocked, which can happen due to a variety of causes, such as stool, germs or more rarely tumors. Surgery is typically necessary when the ...

  6. Stomach pain isn't the only symptom of appendicitis -- here ...

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    SEE ALSO: 10 signs you need to call your gyno, stat Appendicitis is odd because the appendix doesn't have a purpose, but a blockage in the lining of the appendix can result in infection and multiply.

  7. Appendicitis - Wikipedia

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    Appendicitis symptoms fall into two categories, typical and atypical. [37] Typical appendicitis is characterized by a migratory right iliac fossa pain associated with nausea, and anorexia, which can occur with or without vomiting and localized muscle stiffness/ generalized guarding. [37]

  8. Actor Adan Canto died of appendiceal cancer at age 42 ... - AOL

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    The cause of death was appendiceal cancer, a rare disease that occurs when a tumor forms in the appendix. According to the Cleveland Clinic, appendiceal cancer affects about 1 to 2 people out of ...

  9. Signs and symptoms of cancer - Wikipedia

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    Signs and symptoms are not mutually exclusive, for example a subjective feeling of fever can be noted as sign by using a thermometer that registers a high reading. [7] Because many symptoms of cancer are gradual in onset and general in nature, cancer screening (also called cancer surveillance) is a key public health priority. This may include ...