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Appendiceal mucocele: clinical and imaging features of 14 cases

F Umit Malya, M Hasbahceci, A Serter

    Chirurgia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)
    |January 7, 2015
    PubMed
    Abstract

    Insights

    Diagnosing appendiceal mucocele remains challenging despite imaging advances. Surgical management requires careful measures to prevent complications like intraperitoneal rupture.

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Appendiceal mucocele is a rare cystic dilatation of the appendix.
    • Preoperative diagnosis is often difficult despite advanced imaging.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze clinical and imaging features of appendiceal mucocele.
    • To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of imaging techniques for this condition.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of patients with pathologically confirmed appendiceal mucocele.
    • Review of clinical presentation, imaging findings, and surgical outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • 14 patients analyzed (mean age 51). Common symptoms: right iliac fossa pain (64%) and fullness (36%).
    • Computed tomography diagnosed appendiceal mucocele in 50% of cases.
    • Appendectomy performed in 93%; 79% were mucoceles, 21% cystadenomas. Acute appendicitis (29%) and colon cancer (7%) were incidentally found.

    Conclusions:

    • Preoperative diagnosis of appendiceal mucocele remains low, even with imaging.
    • Surgical treatment necessitates precautions against intraperitoneal rupture and dissemination.

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