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Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2012;55(11):887-889.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5468/KJOG.2012.55.11.887    Published online November 16, 2012.
A case of appendiceal mucocele mistaken for ovarian tetaroma.
Young Dae Kim, Se Ik Kim, Jee Hyun Kim, Byung Chul Jee
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. blasto@snubh.org
2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea.
Abstract
Appendiceal mucocele is a rare entity that can present in a variety of ways. The incidence is estimated to be 0.2% to 0.3% of appendectomy specimens. Appendiceal mucocele refers to dilatation of the appendiceal lumen by an abnormal accumulation of mucus. It can be confused radiologically with an ovarian teratoma, which may prove to be a diagnostic challenge. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment is important to avoid unintended rupture and the development of pseudomyxoma peritonei. The diagnosis of mucocele of the appendix as well as other appendiceal neoplasms should be considered by the gynecologist in the differential diagnosis of a right-sided adnexal tumor. We report a case of appendiceal mucocele mistaken for ovarian teratoma in a 59-year-old women.
Key Words: Appendix, Mucocele, Dermoid cyst


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