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Ileocolic Intussusception Due to Appendiceal Mucocele in Adult Patient

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article presents a case of a 32-year-old male who was admitted to the Department of General Surgery at Republican Vilnius University Hospital. Abdominal and pelvic computed tomography (CT) revealed a well-encapsulated, approximately 45-mm cystic mass near the cecum with signs of intussusception. During open surgery, an intussusception caused by an appendiceal mucocele was identified, and an ileocecal resection was performed. Postoperative pathological examination confirmed ileocecal intussusception and appendiceal mucocele. The patient recovered satisfactorily. This case underscores the rarity of appendiceal mucocele and the associated diagnostic challenges.

Source: World Journal of Colorectal Surgery

DOI: 10.4103/wjcs.wjcs_34_24

Authors: Mantas Balcytis, Vita Klimasauskiene, Kazimieras Brazauskas, Joseph W. Nunoo-Mensah

Institutions: Vilnius University, King's College Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408958776

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