Ureteral obstruction caused by mucocele of the appendix: MDCT findings

Australas Radiol. 2007 Oct:51 Spec No.:B59-61. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.2007.01800.x.

Abstract

Mucocele of the appendix is characterized by distension of the appendiceal lumen due to abnormal accumulation of mucoid substance. Among the known complications of appendiceal mucocele, it is known to be unusual for the appendiceal mucocele to be a cause of ureteral obstruction. Only a few reports have been published in the English literature. We describe a case of right hydronephroureterosis secondary to appendiceal mucocele diagnosed with multidetector-row CT.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Appendix / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cecal Diseases / complications*
  • Cecal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Mucocele / complications*
  • Mucocele / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / instrumentation
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Ureteral Obstruction / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / etiology*