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Case Report Volume 14 Issue 2
Mucocele appendicular, review of the bibliography and presentation of clinical cases
Salada R, Guarneri C, Martinez M, Machin M
Received: October 07, 2026 | Published: July 22, 2026
Citation: Salada R, Guarneri C, Martinez M, et al. Mucocele appendicular, review of the bibliography and presentation of clinical cases. MOJ Surg. 202;14(2):64-67. DOI: 10.15406/mojs.2026.14.00315
Abstract
An appendicular mucocele is defined as an obstruction of the appendix caused by intraluminal mucus. It is a rare condition whose etiology is not fully understood. Given its minimal symptoms and the nonspecific nature of laboratory findings, the diagnosis is usually incidental. Treatment always involves appendectomy, and right hemicolectomy and adjuvant chemotherapy may be necessary. We present four clinical cases of appendiceal mucinous neoplasms with different clinical presentations and outcomes.
Keywords: appendiceal mucocele, appendicitis, peritonitis
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