MUCINOUS CYST OF THE APPENDIX
Abstract
Abstract : A 64 yrs male patient who came for general health
check up was found to have a right iliac fossa mass of size
17cm by 8cm on CECT. D-Lap showed a mucinous cyst
arising from tip and body of appendix, with the caecum and
base of appendix free from tumour. Open appendicectomy
was done. The histopathology report came as mucinous cyst
without evidence of dysplasia. Patient is still followed up with
USG and colonoscopy.
Keyword :mucinous cystadenoma, appendix, appendiceal
tumours, mucinous cystadenocarcinoma
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