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narrative review of the last decade’s updates on the management of neuroendocrine tumor of the appendix  \nSalvatore Raiaa,i, Maria Rita Gaia Livatinog, Giorgio Maria Orazig, Maria Grazia Marattab,i, Enza Gencod,i, Romina Grazia Giancipolih,i, Vittoria Rufinie,i, Ernesto Rossic, Sabrina Chiloroa, Claudio Fiorillof, Sergio Alfierif, Giampaolo Tortorab, Alfredo Pontecorvia, Guido Rindic,i, Antonio Bianchia,i*, Giovanni Schinzarib,i*  \nUniversità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy  \nAbstract  \nAppendiceal neuroendocrine neoplasms (aNENs) represent an increasingly recognized and heterogeneous subset of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), most often identified incidentally on appendectomy specimens. Postoperative management relies on accurate risk stratification grounded in histopathological assessment and aligned with major international guidelines (WHO, ENETS), which distinguish between well-differentiated NETs (NET grades 1 to 3) and poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinomas. Critical prognostic determinants shaping therapeutic decision-making include tumor size, proliferative index (Ki-67), depth of invasion—particularly mesoappendiceal involvement—and lymphovascular invasion (LVI) . Consensus recommendations suggest simple appendectomy as definitive treatment for low-risk tumors (\u003C1 cm) and right hemicolectomy for high-risk lesions (>2 cm) or those exhibiting LVI. However, the management of intermediate-sized aNENs (1.0- 2.0 cm) remains the principal area of clinical uncertainty, with emerging data suggesting that appendectomy alone may be sufficient for carefully selected patients without adverse pathological factors. This review synthesizes and critically appraises the most recent evidence and international guidelines with the goal of refining current clinical practice. In particular, it provides an updated framework for individualized risk stratification, evaluates the balance between oncological benefit and procedural morbidity in determining the optimal surgical approach, and outlines evidence-based surveillance strategies to support a more consistent, risk-adapted multidisciplinary management of aNENs.  \nKeywords Appendiceal neuroendocrine tumor, neuroendocrine neoplasms, surgical management, right hemicolectomy, ENETS guidelines  \nAnn Gastroenterol 2026; 39 (4): 390-404  \nConflict of Interest: None  \n*Co-senior authors (shared last authorship)  \nCorrespondence to: Salvatore Raia, MD, Department of Endocrinology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy, e-mail: [salvatore.raia1@unicatt.it](salvatore.raia1@unicatt.it)  \nReceived 19 February 2026; accepted 21 March 2026; published online 28 May 2026  \nDOI: [https://doi.org/10.20524/aog.2026.1070](https://doi.org/10.20524/aog.2026.1070)  \nThis is an open access journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercialShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms  \nIntroduction  \nNeuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) represent a biologically and clinically heterogeneous group of tumors arising from the diffuse neuroendocrine cell system, with the gastroenteropancreatic (GEP) tract recognized as the principal site of origin, a point repeatedly underscored by leading international guidelines [1]. While general guidelines provide a comprehensive overview of diagnosis and treatment, the specific clinical approach often requires further refinement based on the primary site [2] . Within the GEP system, appendiceal NENs (aNENs) constitute a distinct and relatively rare entity, typically accounting for a small percentage of appendecto","cbCainFmNSV6ACc9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainFmNSV6ACc9","pdf",336169,15,"English","# Abstract\n# Introduction\n## Background and clinical relevance\n## Histopathological risk stratification\n## Surgical decision-making in current guidelines","[{\"question\":\"How are appendiceal neuroendocrine neoplasms typically identified?\",\"answer\":\"They are most often detected incidentally on appendectomy specimens performed for suspected acute appendicitis.\"},{\"question\":\"Which prognostic factors guide postoperative management?\",\"answer\":\"Tumor size, Ki-67 proliferative index, depth of invasion (including mesoappendiceal involvement), and lymphovascular invasion, alongside margin status, are used for risk stratification.\"},{\"question\":\"What treatment is generally recommended for low-risk versus high-risk tumors?\",\"answer\":\"Simple appendectomy is recommended for low-risk tumors (\\u003c1 cm), whereas right hemicolectomy is suggested for high-risk lesions (\\u003e2 cm) or those with lymphovascular invasion.\"}]","Incidentally discovered, intentionally managed: a narrative review of the last decade’s updates on the management of neuroendocrine tumor of the appendix - Review article | PDF",1790121999,38]