Cecal volvulus and mucocele of the appendix

Acta Gastroenterol Latinoam. 2010 Dec;40(4):354-6.

Abstract

We report the case of a 75-year-old woman who presented the association of a cecal volvulus with an appendiceal mucocele. A laparotomy showed these two findings and a right hemicolectomy with an end-to-end ileo-transverse colonic anastomosis was done. The role of plain radiograph and computerized tomographic imaging in the diagnosis of this entity is discussed To our knowledge, this association has not been reported in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Appendix*
  • Cecal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Volvulus / diagnosis*
  • Laparotomy
  • Mucocele / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed