Appendiceal mucocele – a radiologist’s view

Česká verzia

Authors: V. Válek jr. ¹; D. Bartušek ¹; M. Svoboda ²; V. Válek ¹; V. Procházka ²
Authors place of work: Klinika radiologie a nukleární medicíny Lékařské fakulty Masarykovy Univerzity, Fakultní nemocnice Brno ¹; Chirurgická klinika Lékařské fakulty Masarykovy Univerzity, Fakultní nemocnice Brno ²
Published in the journal: Rozhl. Chir., 2021, roč. 100, č. 6, s. 266-270.
Category: Review
doi: https://doi.org/10.33699/PIS.2021.100.6.266–270

Summary

Appendiceal mucocele is an obstructive dilatation of the appendix, which results from the filling of its lumen with mucus. This is a rare condition that is asymptomatic in half of the patients. Its severity depends on the cause of appendiceal dilatation. In a small percentage of cases, the dilated appendix ruptures, leading to the development of serious complication; this is termed as pseudomyxoma peritonei. Due to the possibility of malignant etiology of the mucocele, surgical resection remains an essential part of the treatment.

Keywords:

appendiceal mucocele − pseudomyxoma peritonei − appendiceal mucinous neoplasm – ultrasonography − computed tomography

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