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To determine the prevalence and identify independent demographic, clinical, laboratory, and radiological predictors of appendiceal neoplasms among patients undergoing surgery for acute appendicitis.

August 19, 2026Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health DisparitiesOpen Access

Beyond Appendicitis: A Retrospective Study Predicting Appendiceal Neoplasms in the Era of Non-Operative Management in Jamaica

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OTO’Rane D. Thomas RTRory Thompson SJScott S. P. Jennings

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Retrospective cohort study identifies clinical predictors of appendiceal neoplasms in acute appendicitis, suggesting criteria to safely guide non-operative management decisions.

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To determine the prevalence and identify independent demographic, clinical, laboratory, and radiological predictors of appendiceal neoplasms among patients undergoing surgery for acute appendicitis.
Conducted a retrospective cohort study of consecutive patients (N=441) who underwent appendicectomy for acute appendicitis at the University Hospital of the West Indies between January 2016 and December 2020.
Evaluated predictors of neoplasms using bivariate analyses and Firth's logistic regression models.
Appendiceal neoplasms were identified in 2.72% (12/441) of patients, with low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm being the most common subtype (6/12 cases).
Independent predictors of neoplasm were age > 30 years (OR = 9.12; 95% CI, 1.65–50.52; p = 0.011), atypical abdominal pain (OR = 4.08; 95% CI, 1.32–12.65; p = 0.015), absolute neutrophil count < 10 × 10^9/L (OR = 4.16; 95% CI, 1.03–16.75; p = 0.045), and appendiceal diameter > 15 mm (OR = 5.49; 95% CI, 1.5–20.05; p = 0.010).

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Thomas et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a85642503308d306e2d7bcf https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-026-03153-1

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August 19, 2026Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health DisparitiesOpen Access

Beyond Appendicitis: A Retrospective Study Predicting Appendiceal Neoplasms in the Era of Non-Operative Management in Jamaica

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Authors

OTO’Rane D. Thomas RTRory Thompson SJScott S. P. Jennings

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Retrospective cohort study identifies clinical predictors of appendiceal neoplasms in acute appendicitis, suggesting criteria to safely guide non-operative management decisions.

Key Points

To determine the prevalence and identify independent demographic, clinical, laboratory, and radiological predictors of appendiceal neoplasms among patients undergoing surgery for acute appendicitis.
Conducted a retrospective cohort study of consecutive patients (N=441) who underwent appendicectomy for acute appendicitis at the University Hospital of the West Indies between January 2016 and December 2020.
Evaluated predictors of neoplasms using bivariate analyses and Firth's logistic regression models.
Appendiceal neoplasms were identified in 2.72% (12/441) of patients, with low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm being the most common subtype (6/12 cases).
Independent predictors of neoplasm were age > 30 years (OR = 9.12; 95% CI, 1.65–50.52; p = 0.011), atypical abdominal pain (OR = 4.08; 95% CI, 1.32–12.65; p = 0.015), absolute neutrophil count < 10 × 10^9/L (OR = 4.16; 95% CI, 1.03–16.75; p = 0.045), and appendiceal diameter > 15 mm (OR = 5.49; 95% CI, 1.5–20.05; p = 0.010).

Cite This Study

Thomas et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a85642503308d306e2d7bcf https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-026-03153-1

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