Abstract
Mucocele of the appendix is an unusual clinical entity. Despite a recognized constellation of findings, the diagnosis is not usually made prior to surgical exploration. A 35 year old man is reported in whom clinical evaluation, including US and CT scans, resulted in the correct preoperative diagnosis confirmed at surgery and leading to appropriate operative decisions.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Appendectomy
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Appendiceal Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Appendiceal Neoplasms / surgery
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Appendix*
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Cecal Diseases / diagnosis
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Cecal Diseases / surgery
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Cystadenoma, Mucinous / diagnosis
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Cystadenoma, Mucinous / surgery
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Emergencies
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Humans
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Male
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Mucocele / diagnosis*
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Mucocele / surgery