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Acute intestinal obstruction: an unusual complication of mucocele of appendix

P K Garg1, D Prasad, S Aggarwal

  • 1Department of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, University of Delhi, Delhi, India.

European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
|March 9, 2011
PubMed

Insights

A rare case of intestinal obstruction caused by an appendiceal mucocele compressing the ileocecal junction is presented. Careful surgical technique during appendectomy is vital to prevent pseudomyxoma peritonei.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Appendiceal mucoceles are rare cystic dilations of the appendix.
  • Ileocecal junction obstruction is a serious condition requiring prompt diagnosis and management.

Observation:

  • A rare case of intestinal obstruction was caused by an appendiceal mucocele compressing the ileocecal junction.
  • Preoperative diagnosis was aided by imaging modalities such as ultrasound and computed tomography (CT).

Findings:

  • The study highlights the diagnostic utility of ultrasound and CT in identifying appendiceal mucocele causing intestinal obstruction.
  • Successful surgical management, specifically appendectomy, is crucial.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering appendiceal mucocele in the differential diagnosis of ileocecal junction obstruction.
  • Preventing intraoperative rupture of the mucocele during appendectomy is critical to avoid the severe complication of pseudomyxoma peritonei.

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