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Alexander F Bowers1, David M Dodson1, Alexander J Monson1

  • 1Surgery, University of Texas (UT) Health San Antonio, San Antonio, USA.

Cureus
|November 24, 2025
PubMed

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Appendiceal mucinous neoplasms are rare. This case highlights a 64-year-old male with a torsed appendiceal mucocele, emphasizing surgical considerations to prevent rupture and pseudomyxoma peritonei.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Abdominal Imaging

Background:

  • Appendiceal mucinous neoplasms are rare but can lead to pseudomyxoma peritonei upon rupture.
  • Torsion of the appendix is an exceptionally uncommon complication.
Keywords:
appendectomyappendiceal mucinous neoplasmappendiceal mucoceleappendiceal torsionpseudomyxoma peritonei

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