[A Case of Perforated Low-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm Diagnosed During Appendectomy].
Gan To Kagaku Ryoho
; 51(6): 663-665, 2024 Jun.
Article
em Ja
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39009527
ABSTRACT
A 46-year-old female presented persistent right lower abdominal pain for 4 days. Computed tomography revealed an enlarged appendix with a surrounding low-attenuation mass. The patient was diagnosed with appendiceal abscess-forming appendicitis and initially treated with antibiotics. However, owing to the manifestation of nausea as a side effect, laparoscopic appendectomy was performed 3 days after the initial consultation. Intraoperative examination revealed mucinous material on the surface of the appendix and within the abdominal cavity, leading to the decision to perform an appendectomy with partial cecum resection and excision of the omentum with mucinous deposits. Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a perforating low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm and pseudomyxoma peritonei. The patient was subsequently referred to a specialized center for ongoing management, and at 9 months postoperatively, surveillance is being conducted. Low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms can progress to pseudomyxoma peritonei through perforation; however, an optimal treatment approach has not yet been established. In particular, patients in advanced stages of the disease often require challenging management decisions. This case is reported along with a review of the literature to provide further guidance.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Apendicectomia
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Neoplasias do Apêndice
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Gradação de Tumores
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
Ja
Revista:
Gan To Kagaku Ryoho
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Japão