title: Laparoscopic treatment of an appendiceal mucocele.
abstract: Appendiceal mucocele is a rare entity with a nonspecific preoperative presentation and is diagnosed intraoperatively in a majority of cases. The emphasis lies in accurate pathologic diagnosis, as the final treatment can differ depending on the malignant potential. The case presented was correctly diagnosed preoperatively. Laparoscopic exploration was both diagnostic and therapeutic. This case demonstrates the utility and safety of laparoscopy in the treatment of appendiceal masses.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Medical Systems of Pitt County, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Miraliakbari
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Chapman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001065:Appendix / Q000601:surgery; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D009078:Mucocele / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed