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[Mucocele of the appendix].
INTRODUCTION Mucoceles of the appendix are infrequent entities and are found in only 0.25% of all appendectomies and 8% of all appendicular tumors. MATERIAL AND METHODS We describe 27 cases of mucocele of the appendix treated at Donostia Hospital between January 1978 and December 2006. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 54.4 +/- 21.7 years (range: 17-88). Of the 27 patients, 15 (55.5%...
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Mucocele of the appendix is a term used to describe a dilated, mucin-filled appendix. It is most commonly the result of epithelial proliferation, but can be caused by inflammation or obstruction of the appendix. Two cases of mucocele of the appendix are presented with a discussion of the histologic and radiologic features as well as the surgical management.
متن کاملMucocele of the appendix.
and a giant appendiceal mucocele was found with partial intussusception into the cecum ( fig. 2 ). Appendectomy plus partial cecal resection was performed. The final pathologic diagnosis was mucocele caused by chronic appendicitis. Mucocele of the appendix is a rare clinical entity, characterized by distension of the lumen due to accumulation of mucus. The reported prevalence is between 0.2% an...
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Mucocele of appendix is a rare disorder characterised by obstructive dilatation of the appendicular lumen by mucinous secretions. More commonly it is caused by mucinous cystadenoma and rarely by mucinous cystadenocarcinoma. Patients are often asymptomatic and may sometimes present with acute appendicitis. It is known to be associated with pseudomyxoma peritonei as a result of rupture of mucocel...
متن کامل[Mucocele of the appendix and pseudomyxoma peritonei].
Mucocele of the appendix is a descriptive term for an abnormal mucous accumulation distending the appendiceal lumen. Pseudomyxoma peritonei is characterized by mucinous ascites and implants throughout the abdominal cavity. Thirty-four cases of appendiceal mucocele and seven cases of pseudomyxoma peritonei of appendiceal origin on file at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology were reviewed for...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0975-2870
DOI: 10.4103/0975-2870.194195