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Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-9 | Issue-01 | 16-19
Case Report
Appendicular Mucocele Complicated by Peritoneal Pseudomyxoma
Z. Amzal, M. Kadiri, M. Borahma, FZ. Chabib, N. Lagdali, C. Berhili, I. Benelbarhdadi, F. Ajana
Published : Jan. 20, 2024
DOI : DOI: 10.36348/sjpm.2024.v09i01.004
Abstract
Appendiceal mucocele (AM) or Appendiceal mucinous neoplasms is a rare but potentially dangerous condition. In the latter, a spontaneous or iatrogenic rupture of the mucocele can lead to mucinous intraperitoneal ascites, a syndrome known as pseudomyxoma peritonei. We present the case of a 76-year-old female patient who reported right iliac fossa pain with RIF tenderness on clinical examination, and underwent an abdominal CT scan showing an appendiceal mucocele associated with a small peritoneal effusion suspecting a ruptured mucocele, related to peritoneal pseudomyxoma. The patient underwent appendectomy with peritoneal lavage and aspiration of all mucin found. Anatomopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of appendiceal mucocele (a low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm).
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