Ces radiol. 2008, 62(1):79-81

Mucocele of the appendixCase report

Ivana Motyčková1, Zdeněk Špriňar1, Leoš Ungermann1, Martin Slanina1, Dimitar Nikolov Hadži2
1 Radiologická klinika LF UK a FN, Hradec Králové
2 Fingerlandův ústav patologie LF UK a FN, Hradec Králové

Mucocele of the appendix is chronic cystic dilatation of the appendix characterised by mucin accumulation and luminal obstruction. Mucoceles are often asymptomatic. It is very important to distinguish non-neoplastic (retention) mucocele from neoplastic mucocele, mucinous cystadenoma, or cystadenocarcinoma. Due to the risk of rupture (pseudomyxoma peritonei) and potential malignant transformation, subjects with mucocele should undergo prophylactic surgical removal.

Keywords: appendix, diagnostic imaging: US, CT, MRI, differential diagnosis of cystic masses, mucocele, pseudomyxoma

Accepted: October 15, 2007; Published: March 1, 2008  Show citation

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Motyčková I, Špriňar Z, Ungermann L, Slanina M, Nikolov Hadži D. Mucocele of the appendix. Ces radiol. 2008;62(1):79-81.
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