[Carcinoid tumor of the appendix].

The Authors report a case of tumour carcinoid of the appendix incidentally found at operation for appendicitis in a young patient. Diagnosis was confirmed at histologic analysis of the operating piece. Appendiceal carcinoid is the most frequent carcinoid tumor of the gastrointestinal tract and rarely becomes malignant. The Authors emphasize the importance of the knowledge of this not rare neoplasm.