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