Abstract

Mucinous appendicular neoplasms are a rare and heterogeneous group of tumors, whose treatment may vary based on histologic features and extent. We present a case of low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm mimicking an acute appendicitis scenario. The patient underwent appendectomy along with resection of the caecal fundus. Choosing the correct treatment according to the case by following current guidelines is crucial to avoid under- or overtreatment.

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Title
Mucocele of the appendix: case report of a rare disease with changing diagnostic-therapeutic behavior
Author
Giambusso, Mauro 1 ; Giovanni Salvatore Urrico 2 ; Ciaccio, Giovanni 3 ; Lauria, Francesco 1 ; Sara D’Errico 1 

 Department of General Surgery, Vittorio Emanuele Hospital , 93012, Gela , Italy 
 Department of Pathological Anatomy, Sant’Elia Hospital , 93100, Caltanissetta , Italy 
 Department of General Surgery, Sant’Elia Hospital , 93100, Caltanissetta , Italy 
Publication year
2024
Publication date
Jun 2024
Publisher
Oxford University Press
e-ISSN
20428812
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3170771642
Copyright
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