Case Report of Mucocele of Appendix

Dr. Kadviben Bhojabhai Chavda

Abstract: Appendiceal Mucinous neoplasms are a heterogeneous group of neoplasms ranging from simple mucoceles to complex pseudomyxoma peritonei. Low - grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms (LAMN) are detected in 0.7 to 1.7% of all appendicectomies. LAMN can present with abdominal pain, vomiting, distention, palpable mass, intestinal obstruction, and rarely with urological symptoms. Case Report: A 65 - year - old patient presented with mass in right iliac fossa since 6month. His USG Abdomen showed hypoechoic cystic lesion with internal echoes in right iliac fossa. His CECT abdomen showed - Mucocele of Appendix. Right hemicolectomy with ileo - transverse anastomosis was done. Histopathology of Appendix showed Low grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm. Patient advised to remain in follow - up.

Keywords: LAMN, Appendiceal mucocele; Pseudomyxoma peritonei; Appendiceal Mucinous neoplasm; Case report; Hemicolectomy