Author/Authors :
Karakuş, Kayhan Tokat Devlet Hastanesi - Radyoloji Kliniği, Turkey , Sümbül, Hacı Ahmet Tokat Devlet Hastanesi - Genel Cerrahi Kliniği, Turkey , Müslehiddinoğlu, Ahmet Tokat Devlet Hastanesi - Patoloji Kliniği, Turkey , Şalk, İsmail Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Radyoloji Kliniği,Tıp Fakültesi, Turkey
Abstract :
Appendix mucoceles is a chronic cystic dilatation of appendix lumen that occurs due to accumulation of mucin. It is a rare entity and is rarely diagnosed prior to operation. Pseudomyxoma peritonei can occurr due to surgical application or spontaneous rupture. Diagnosis of appendix mucoceles is useful. In this study, the preoperative radiological diagnosis of appendiceal mucocele is presented.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Mucocele , pseudomyxoma peritonei , ultrasound , computed tomography
