Mucocele of the appendix secondary to obstruction by endometriosis
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This paper reports a rare case of appendiceal mucocele caused by obstruction from endometriosis and reviews the relevant literature and theories on mucocele pathogenesis.
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A mucocele of the appendix secondary to obstruction by endometriosis is reported and the relevant literature reviewed. The theories of the pathogenesis of appendiceal mucocele are reviewed and discussed. To our knowledge, no similar, well documented case has been reported.
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