Appendiceal mucocele: A rare presentation
Mucocele of the appendix is a descriptive term that implies a dilated appendiceal lumen caused by abnormal accumulation of mucus. Mucocele is found in 0.2-0.3% of all appendectomy specimens. The male to female ratio is 1:4 and the average age at the time of diagnosis is over 50 years.Appendiceal muc...
| Main Authors: | , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
|
| Series: | Journal of the Scientific Society |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://www.jscisociety.com/article.asp?issn=0974-5009;year=2012;volume=39;issue=3;spage=149;epage=151;aulast=Kajagar |