Mucocele of Appendix Vermiformis due to Mucinous Cystadenoma with Carcinoma in Situ Component

Journal of Case Reports, cilt.4, sa.1, ss.169-172, 2014 (Hakemli Dergi)

Acute appendicitis is one of the most common clinical presentations among the patients with acute abdominal

pain. However, a through clinical and surgical evaluation is essential to manage atypical conditions such as

carcinoids and the tumors of appendix or mucocele appendix. Here, we present a case with mucocele of

appendix vermiformis due to mucinous cystadenoma with carcinoma in situ component. This case indicates

that atypical presentations and clinical findings should be carefully managed in the patients with suspicious

acute appendicitis in surgery. This is especially essential in the patients with appendiceal mass or mucocele

in order to minimize complications.

Key words: Appendix vermiformis, Mucocele, Mucinous adenoma, Mucinous adenocarcinoma.