Mucocele of the appendix secondary to endometriosis. Report of two cases, one with localized pseudomyxoma peritonei

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This report presents two cases of appendiceal mucocele caused by endometriosis, including one with a ruptured mucocele and associated localized pseudomyxoma peritonei.

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Abstract

This report documents 2 cases of obstructive mucocele of the appendix secondary to endometriosis of the appendix. In 1 case, the tip of the mucocele was ruptured and associated with localized pseudomyxoma peritonei. Mucoceles of the appendix usually are associated with hyperplastic or neoplastic mucosal proliferation; obstruction, particularly that due to endometriosis, is an infrequent cause. Occurrence of localized pseudomyxoma peritonei associated with appendiceal endometriosis and mucocele has not been reported previously.

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endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Appendicitis Endometriosis Intestinal Perforation Mucocele Peritoneal Neoplasms Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Adult Adult Appendicitis Appendicitis Appendicitis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Intestinal Perforation Intestinal Perforation Intestinal Perforation

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europepmc
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