The appropriate management of an appendiceal mucocele. (16th March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lorenzon, Laura; De Dominicis, Chiara; Virgilio, Edoardo; Balducci, Genoveffa
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2015
• Publication Date: 2015-03-16
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-209045
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Appendicectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures. Appendiceal mucocele is a relative rare disease, but appropriate management is critical. Indeed, the intact removal of a mucocele represents a curative treatment; conversely, a rupture may result in the spread of epithelial cells throughout the peritoneal cavity (pseudomyxoma peritonei). We report a case of a 61-year-old woman, admitted to our department, who underwent resection of an appendiceal mucocele, focusing, in the discussion, on the clinical and surgical management of this disease.