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Appendicitis01:19

Appendicitis

Appendicitis is an acute inflammatory condition of the vermiform appendix, most commonly caused by obstruction of its lumen. The appendix is a narrow, blind-ended pouch that extends from the cecum, making it particularly prone to obstruction. Causes include fecaliths, lymphoid hyperplasia (often after viral infections), parasites, tumors, or foreign bodies. This obstruction initiates a cascade of pathological changes.Luminal Obstruction and Early InflammationAfter obstruction, normal mucosal...
Appendicitis-I: Introduction01:22

Appendicitis-I: Introduction

The appendix, a small, narrow, blind tube extending from the inferior part of the cecum, is widely regarded as a vestigial organ, having lost much of its original function through evolution. Despite its diminished role, the appendix can become inflamed, a condition known as appendicitis.
Etiology: Appendicitis can arise from various causes, primarily rooted in the obstruction of the appendix lumen. Factors contributing to this obstruction include fecal accumulation, lymphoid hyperplasia and, in...

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Robotic Duodenum-preserving Total Pancreatic Head Resection for Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms
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Appendix Mucinous Neoplasm.

Ping Xiao1, Tao Xu1, Ming Zhou1

  • 1Department of Surgery Dahua Hospital Xuhui Shanghai China.

Clinical Case Reports
|July 2, 2026
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

A patient with low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm underwent successful laparoscopic appendectomy. Follow-up showed no recurrence, highlighting effective surgical treatment for this rare appendix neoplasm.

Keywords:
diagnosislaparoscope surgicallow‐grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasmstreatment

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Published on: April 17, 2026

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and surgical oncology

Background:

  • Low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) is a rare appendiceal tumor.
  • Accurate diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of LAMN treated with laparoscopic appendectomy.
  • To review current literature on LAMN diagnosis and surgical principles.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 36-year-old female patient.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy performed.
  • Literature review on LAMN.

Main Results:

  • The patient was diagnosed with LAMN.
  • No recurrence observed after 4 years of follow-up.
  • Literature review summarized diagnostic criteria and surgical approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic appendectomy is a viable and effective treatment for LAMN.
  • Long-term surveillance is important for patients diagnosed with LAMN.
  • Adherence to established surgical principles ensures optimal patient outcomes.