Case Of the Week (COW) 27 Oct 2013
Answer:
Mucocele of Appendix.
Findings:
There is diffuse distension of the appendix with a mucus-filled lumen seen in RIFDiscussionThis case showed mucocele of appendix.Mucocele of the appendix is an infrequent event, representing 0.3%-0.7% of appendiceal pathology and 8% of appendiceal tumors. It is characterized by a located or diffuse distension of the appendix with a mucus-filled lumen. Occasionally mucocele coexist with colorectal cancer. Ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT) scan helped to achieve a correct diagnosis.
Contributed By:
Dr. Manjula Dhinakar
Consultant Radiologist, Sultan Qaboos Hospital
Answer:
Mucocele of Appendix.
Findings:
There is diffuse distension of the appendix with a mucus-filled lumen seen in RIFDiscussionThis case showed mucocele of appendix.Mucocele of the appendix is an infrequent event, representing 0.3%-0.7% of appendiceal pathology and 8% of appendiceal tumors. It is characterized by a located or diffuse distension of the appendix with a mucus-filled lumen. Occasionally mucocele coexist with colorectal cancer. Ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT) scan helped to achieve a correct diagnosis.
Contributed By:
Dr. Manjula Dhinakar
Consultant Radiologist, Sultan Qaboos Hospital