Appendiceal mucocele simulating an ovarian tumor: a case report

Abstract

Appendiceal mucocele is rare, observed in 0.2 to 0.6% of appendectomy specimens. The average age is about 50 to 60 years old with female predominance. Causes of appendiceal mucocele are multipe. Histologically, lesions are limited to mucosa. Treatment is based on surgery by classical appendectomy while avoiding cellular dissemination. The Prognosis of benign cases is excellent after complete resection with 5-years survival in approximately 100%. We report the case of a 54-year-old woman, menopaused, presenting isolated chronic pelvic pain. After all investigations, diagnosis was made during the surgical intervention and histopathological examination confirmed appendiceal mucocele.

Keywords

• appendiceal mucocele
• ovarian tumor
• histopathological diagnosis
• clinical similarities
• surgical treatment