A case report on appendix mucocele: A rare pathology

Abstract

Introduction: The vermiform appendix is a cylindrical muscular structure originating near the junction of the cecum and ileum, with an average of 9 cm. Therefore, it may be the site of the development of neoplastic processes, which may or may not involve the production of mucus, as in the case of appendicular mucocele (AM), a rare disease that causes obstructive dilation of the appendix due to the intraluminal accumulation of mucin. Patients with MA are largely asymptomatic or may present with vague and nonspecific manifestations. Due to its rarity and atypical clinical characteristic, MA is very difficult to diagnose correctly. Early surgical resection is the recommended treatment for all AM to exclude mucinous neoplasia and prevent spontaneous rapture in the future. Discussion: Mucinous appendix neoplasms are classified into a spectrum from benign to malignant based on certain characteristics during histological examination. Appendicular neoplasms may snatch and mucin may leak into the peritoneal cavity. The term pseudomyxoma peritoneal (PMP) is used to describe a diffuse spread that includes abundant mucin production rather than mucin deposits near the appendix. Surgical resection of the appendicular mucocele is the preferred treatment. Conclusion: Appetite mucocele is a rare condition, and therefore, they are often found incidentally, as many patients are asymptomatic or have nonspecific symptoms. Surgical resection of the appendicular mucocele is the treatment preferred by specialists, with ultrasound and computed tomography being the tests of choice for diagnosis.