Appendicular mucocele

Discussion:

The dilated appendix with fluid content and no surrounding inflammatory reaction is consistent with an appendicular mucocele which can be symptomatic or asymptomatic. It results from chronic appendiceal obstruction, commonly due to mucosal hyperplasia, less commonly due to mucinous neoplasms. So, Surgery is mandatory to reveal the underlying cause and to relieve symptoms.

 

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