Mucinous cystadenoma of the appendix: a case report

Afr Health Sci. 2010 Mar;10(1):99-100.

Abstract

Tumours of the appendix are emerging as diseases of increasing concern due to a rising incidence1. We present a case of mucinous cystadenoma of the appendix in an elderly patient. To our knowledge, this is the first report of mucinous cystadenoma of the appendix from Nigeria.

Keywords: Appendiceal tumour; Appendicectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Appendiceal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Appendiceal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Cystadenoma, Mucinous / pathology*
  • Cystadenoma, Mucinous / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mucocele / pathology*
  • Treatment Outcome