[Laparoscopic treatment of appendiceal mucocele]. 2008

Rita Temesi, and János Bezsilla, and Akos Botos, and László Sikorszki, and János Berecz, and Tímea Pap, and Zsuzsanna Ludvig, and Sándor Bende
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén Megyei Kórház és Egyetemi Oktató Kórház, Altalános Sebészeti Osztály, 3532 Miskolc, Szent Imre tér 9/b. rtemesi@freemail.hu

Mucocele is a mucin-filled cavity, which can be multi-loculated as well. Mucocele is relatively rarely found in the appendix. The disease does not cause any symptoms in most cases, and it is usually an accidental finding. A thorough investigation should be carried out to exclude malignancy. Depending on the operative findings and the full histological report, the spectrum of surgery extends from appendectomy to right hemicolectomy. In this paper, we discuss the presentation, diagnostical options, and the possible surgical treatment--based on our experience with five cases. In three cases a non-tender mass was palpable in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, while another patient presented with right lower quadrant abdominal pain and one with abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Abdominal and pelvic ultrasound and CT scans raised the possibility of mucocele, however colonoscopy was negative. After laparoscopic exploration, laparoscopy assisted partial caecum resection was carried out in two cases, in further two cases laparoscopic appendectomy, and in one case laparoscopic partial caecum resection was done. The hystological examinations showed appendiceal mucocele with no malignancy demonstrated. All patients recovered without complications, they were discharged from hospital on postoperative day five. The patients have been disease free after a 6-30 month follow-up period. We concluded that laparoscopy is a recommended method for the surgery of appendiceal mucocele.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009078 Mucocele A retention cyst of the salivary gland, lacrimal sac, paranasal sinuses, appendix, or gallbladder. (Stedman, 26th ed) Mucoceles
D010535 Laparoscopy A procedure in which a laparoscope (LAPAROSCOPES) is inserted through a small incision near the navel to examine the abdominal and pelvic organs in the PERITONEAL CAVITY. If appropriate, biopsy or surgery can be performed during laparoscopy. Celioscopy,Laparoscopic Surgical Procedures,Peritoneoscopy,Surgical Procedures, Laparoscopic,Laparoscopic Assisted Surgery,Laparoscopic Surgery,Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure,Procedure, Laparoscopic Surgical,Procedures, Laparoscopic Surgical,Surgery, Laparoscopic,Surgical Procedure, Laparoscopic,Celioscopies,Laparoscopic Assisted Surgeries,Laparoscopic Surgeries,Laparoscopies,Peritoneoscopies,Surgeries, Laparoscopic,Surgeries, Laparoscopic Assisted,Surgery, Laparoscopic Assisted
D011859 Radiography Examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of X-RAYS or GAMMA RAYS, recording the image on a sensitized surface (such as photographic film). Radiology, Diagnostic X-Ray,Roentgenography,X-Ray, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X-Ray,Diagnostic X-Ray Radiology,X-Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X Ray,Diagnostic X Ray Radiology,Diagnostic X-Rays,Radiology, Diagnostic X Ray,X Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,X Ray, Diagnostic,X-Rays, Diagnostic
D002432 Cecum The blind sac or outpouching area of the LARGE INTESTINE that is below the entrance of the SMALL INTESTINE. It has a worm-like extension, the vermiform APPENDIX. Cecums
D003967 Diarrhea An increased liquidity or decreased consistency of FECES, such as running stool. Fecal consistency is related to the ratio of water-holding capacity of insoluble solids to total water, rather than the amount of water present. Diarrhea is not hyperdefecation or increased fecal weight. Diarrheas
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000293 Adolescent A person 13 to 18 years of age. Adolescence,Youth,Adolescents,Adolescents, Female,Adolescents, Male,Teenagers,Teens,Adolescent, Female,Adolescent, Male,Female Adolescent,Female Adolescents,Male Adolescent,Male Adolescents,Teen,Teenager,Youths

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