Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions SMALL INTESTINE AND APPENDIX Case #2 - A 30 year old with suspected acute appendicitis DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1.) What is the differential diagnosis of an appendiceal mass and which of these is the most common?  Answer  2.) In this patient what should we do?  Answer  3.) If the mass were 2 cm.in size or if it were located at the base of the appendix, would this change your management?  Answer  4.) Where in the gastrointestinal tract do we find carcinoids?  Answer  5.) What is the carcinoid syndrome? When does it occur? How can it be diagnosed? How can it be treated?   Answer
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