CHAPTER 30: The Appendix

Learning Objectives: At the end of this chapter, the student will be able to:

I. Review the anatomy of the appendix

II. Identify the incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, manifestations of acute

appendicitis

III. Identify tests to diagnose appendicitis and their differential diagnoses

IV. Discuss the therapeutic options for acute appendicitis and their
complications
a. Medical management
b. Surgical management

V. Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, manifestations, diagnosis and

treatment of other appendiceal tumors
a. Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
b. Goblet Cell Carcinomas
c. Lymphomas
d. Mucinous neoplasms
e. Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Syndrome
 TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Topic/Course Title: 30 - Appendix
No. of Hours Taught: 3
Type of Exam: Long Exam, Bimonthly Exam
Faculty-In -Charge:  Dr Dy

LEVELS / SKILLS
Remembering Understanding Thinking
(Comprehension/ (Analysis/Synthesis/ TOTAL
(Knowledge)
Application) Evaluation)
SUBTOPICS
Item Item Item
No. No. No.
Placement Placement Placement No. of
of % of % of % %
or Question or Question or Question Items
Items Items Items
No. No. No.
Anatomy
Epidemiology
Tests
Management
Other Tumors
TOTAL