Open AccessIncidentally discovered low‐grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm: a precursor to pseudomyxoma peritonei
Author(s) -
Padmanaban Vennila,
Morano William F.,
Gleeson Elizabeth,
Aggarwal Anshu,
Mapow Beth L.,
Stein David E.,
Bowne Wilbur B.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.694
Subject(s) - pseudomyxoma peritonei , medicine , appendix , pathology , radiology , general surgery , paleontology , biology
Key Clinical Message Appendiceal mucoceles ( AM s) infrequently arise from an underlying malignancy. Treatment has progressed toward a less aggressive approach over time; they can be managed by appendectomy‐only unless pathology reveals malignancy. The ultimate goal of management is to prevent AM rupture, avoiding the syndrome of pseudomyxoma peritonei.