A Mucocele Of Appendix Caused By Endometriosis Presenting Clinically With Acute Appendicitis

This case report describes a rare instance of an appendiceal mucocele caused by endometriosis, which presented with symptoms mimicking acute appendicitis. The authors note that while appendiceal endometriosis and mucoceles are typically asymptomatic, they can manifest as acute abdominal pain, and rupture may lead to pseudomyxoma peritonei. The paper highlights that simple mucoceles arise from obstructive lesions such as inflammation or endometriosis, requiring treatment ranging from appendectomy to more aggressive interventions depending on the pathology. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically its rare presentation as a cause of appendiceal mucocele.

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