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Mucocele of the Appendix – a Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Appendiceal mucocele is a rare but clinically significant condition characterized by abnormal accumulation of mucin within the lumen of the appendix. The entity ranges from benign retention cysts to malignant mucinous cystadenocarcinomas. We report a case of appendiceal mucocele diagnosed intraoperatively in a patient with nonspecific abdominal pain.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17463606

Authors: Dragos F. Voicu, Constantin Popazu, Alexandra Toma

Institution: "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati

Language: English

Topic: Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7101714389

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