A mucinous neoplasm of the appendix
Short literature review and case report
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Mucinous neoplasms of the appendix, appendectomy, LAMNAbstract
Mucinous neoplasms of the appendix are a rare pathology with nonspecific or missing clinical appearance and typical CT findings. Occasional finding of such a process during laparotomy/laparoscopy is even rarer nowadays. The vast majority of surgeons know little about the various cases and the appropriate management for each.
We present the case of H.H, a 64-year-old female, admitted to the General Surgery Ward of MPHAT – Burgasmed after a query appendicular neoplasm, which was confirmed by the Imaging Department Team and surgically treated in our clinic. Appendectomy and atypical ablastic resection of the coecum were performed. After an uneventful postoperative period, the patient was discharged home with a recommendation for follow-up at the Complex Oncology Centre – Burgas.
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