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Nodule measuring around 8 cm at appendiceal orifice. am i gonna need appendectomy?
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Not sure...: If you mean 8 cm or 8 mm. A large 8 cm tumor or growth in the cecum near the appendix would likely need surgery. If it is 8 mm then I do not know how it was discovered; colonoscopy or ct scan or barium enema? Colonoscopy may be the first choice if not already done to visualize & maybe biopsy the region. Surgery if a concerning lesion is seen at colonoscopy.
Answered 5/18/2013
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Will probably need a: Right colon removal which will remove the right colon, appendix and last portion of small bowel or terminal ileum
Answered 1/15/2015
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