Abstract

CARRIZO, Ayelén N. et al. Appendiceal mucinous neoplasms. Rev. argent. cir. [online]. 2021, vol.113, n.2, pp.235-242. ISSN 2250-639X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.25132/raac.v113.n2.1494.ei.

Appendiceal mucinous neoplasms are rare and represent 0.2-0.7% of all appendectomies. They usual present as an incidental finding. The diagnosis can be made during the evaluation of chronic abdomi nal pain in the right lower quadrant or may emerge in the pathology report in the setting of an acute appendicitis.

Appendectomy is the treatment of choice and care must be taken to avoid perforation of the appendix with dissemination of neoplastic cells or mucus into the peritoneum and thus prevent the develop ment of pseudomyxoma peritonei.

Keywords : Appendiceal mucocele; Appendiceal mucinous neoplasm; Acute appendicitis; Cystoadenoma.