title: [Mucocele of the appendix].
abstract: Reference is made to two cases of mucocele of the appendix in a brief discussion of this form, its frequency, and the difficulties associated with its preoperative diagnosis. Mention is also made of the problems arising in the differentiation of benign and malignant mucoceles. Some conclusions are drawn with regard to treatment.
mesh_terms: D001065:Appendix; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009078:Mucocele / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Il mucocele dell'appendice.