Delayed Diagnosis of Gigantic Appendix Mucinous Cystadenoma
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Mucinous Cystadenoma of the Appendix
An appendiceal mucoceleis found in approximately 0.2%-0.4% of all appendectomies [1-6]. Its rarity makes diagnosis and management challenging. Treatment options differ based on cytology, resection margins, and whether or not the mucocele has perforated. Although the average age at diagnosis is > 50 years [6], here is presented a 36 year-old female with a large appendiceal mucinous cystadenoma w...
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عنوان ژورنال: Van Medical Journal
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1300-2694
DOI: 10.5505/vtd.2016.66347