Standardization of the pathologic diagnosis of appendiceal mucinous neoplasms
- Author:
Dong-Wook KANG
1
;
Baek-hui KIM
;
Joon Mee KIM
;
Jihun KIM
;
Hee Jin CHANG
;
Mee Soo CHANG
;
Jin-Hee SOHN
;
Mee-Yon CHO
;
So-Young JIN
;
Hee Kyung CHANG
;
Hye Seung HAN
;
Jung Yeon KIM
;
Hee Sung KIM
;
Do Youn PARK
;
Ha Young PARK
;
So Jeong LEE
;
Wonae LEE
;
Hye Seung LEE
;
Yoo Na KANG
;
Younghee CHOI
;
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- From:Journal of Pathology and Translational Medicine 2021;55(4):247-264
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Although the understanding of appendiceal mucinous neoplasms (AMNs) and their relationship with disseminated peritoneal mucinous disease have advanced, the diagnosis, classification, and treatment of AMNs are still confusing for pathologists and clinicians. The Gastrointestinal Pathology Study Group of the Korean Society of Pathologists (GPSG-KSP) proposed a multicenter study and held a workshop for the “Standardization of the Pathologic Diagnosis of the Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm” to overcome the controversy and potential conflicts. The present article is focused on the diagnostic criteria, terminologies, tumor grading, pathologic staging, biologic behavior, treatment, and prognosis of AMNs and disseminated peritoneal mucinous disease. In addition, GPSG-KSP proposes a checklist of standard data elements of appendiceal epithelial neoplasms to standardize pathologic diagnosis. We hope the present article will provide pathologists with updated knowledge on how to handle and diagnose AMNs and disseminated peritoneal mucinous disease.
