Appendiceal Mucocele Mimicking a Cystic Right Adnexal Mass
Objective: Appendiceal mucocele is formed by cystic dilatation, abnormal mucinous secretion and epithelial proliferation of the appendiceal lumen. Mucocele may be a finding in cases of benign or malignant neoplasms, and can lead to the development of pseudomyxoma peritonei. Case Report: A 71-year-ol...
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2009-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Objective: Appendiceal mucocele is formed by cystic dilatation, abnormal mucinous secretion and epithelial proliferation of the appendiceal lumen. Mucocele may be a finding in cases of benign or malignant neoplasms, and can lead to the development of pseudomyxoma peritonei. Case Report: A 71-year-old woman presented with a 3-day history of right lower abdominal pain radiating to her right thigh. A simple 5 × 7 cm cyst with smooth borders and a thick capsule was detected in the right adnexal area by transvaginal ultrasonography. Magnetic resonance imaging identified a 4 × 8 cm cystic lesion in the area of the right ovary. The patient was admitted to our clinic with an initial diagnosis of adnexal cyst, later found to be appendiceal mucocele. Conclusion: The signs and symptoms of appendiceal mucocele are not specific. Because of its anatomic position, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of adnexal masses. |
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| Item Description: | 1028-4559 10.1016/S1028-4559(09)60333-8 |