ArticleCureus2023
Mucocele of the Appendix: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Diagnostic challenges in appendiceal mucocele mimicking acute appendicitis: a three-case experience.International journal of surgery case reports · 2026Article
- Incidental Findings on Abdominopelvic CT in Young Korean Soldiers: Prevalence, Clinical Relevance, and Healthcare System Implications.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Mucocele of the Appendix Secondary to Chronic Appendicitis: A Case Report.Clinical case reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
An appendiceal mucocele is a rare disease characterized by the dilation of the appendix lumen with mucus accumulation. Although this disease is often found incidentally during appendectomy, it is crucial to differentiate it from acute appendicitis preoperatively to select adequate surgical management. We present a case of a 31-year-old male, medically free, with right-sided abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting. He was diagnosed with appendiceal mucocele and underwent laparoscopic appendectomy. The absence of a distinct clinical presentation and biochemical parameters necessitates a comprehensive and collaborative diagnostic approach for mucocele of the appendix. Achieving an accurate diagnosis prior to surgery is imperative to ensure the appropriate surgical technique is chosen, thereby minimizing the risk of serious intraoperative and postoperative complications such as pseudomyxoma peritonei.
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