A retrospective analysis and literature review of neoplastic appendiceal mucinous lesions

Abstract Background At present, the term mucocele is outdated, and mucinous appendiceal neoplasm is preferred. Mucinous appendiceal neoplasm is an uncommon pathology that occurs predominantly in middle-aged women. Its classification and management have been the subject of debate in recent decades. T...

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Main Authors: Belén Matias-García, Fernando Mendoza-Moreno, Ana Blasco-Martínez, José Ignacio Busteros-Moraza, Manuel Diez-Alonso, Francisca Garcia-Moreno Nisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-021-01091-9