Low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm and endometriosis of the appendix

Abstract Background A distended, mucous-filled appendix is known as an appendiceal mucocele. They are a rare form of an appendiceal mass and develop from both benign and malignant processes. Mucoceles can develop secondarily to an obstruction, such as from a fecalith, scarring or, rarely, endometrio...

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Main Authors: Kyle D. Klingbeil, Basem Azab, Mecker G. Moller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-017-1294-1