Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Mucosal appendicitis is a rare condition marked by dilation of the appendix and accumulation of mucus, often discovered incidentally during surgical interventions for appendicitis.This article presents a case of appendiceal mucoceles in a 54-year-old female patient with a history of diabetes and asthma, who was diagnosed following abdominal imaging that indicated appendiceal involvement.Surgical exploration revealed an enlarged appendix, leading to a right hemicolectomy.Histopathological analysis confirmed poorly differentiated mucinous neoplasia, with clear surgical margins, suggesting a favorable prognosis for recovery.The case underscores the importance of early diagnosis and surgical treatment in managing appendiceal mucinous neoplasms, as timely intervention can mitigate the risks of severe complications, such as pseudomyxoma peritonei.Through this case, we emphasize the necessity for a multidisciplinary approach to enhance diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes in similar presentations.
DOI: 10.4328/acam.22424
Author: Arslan Hasan Kocamaz
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi
Award: G6910172940
OpenAlex ID: W4410830814