Mucocele of the appendix with magnetic resonance imaging findings.
Mucocele of the appendix is a rare lesion caused by abnormal accumulation of mucus. Although preoperative diagnosis is important to avoid rupture of a mucocele, the diagnosis is often made at surgery. We report a case of an appendiceal mucocele that mimicked a hydrosalpinx on CT and MRI.
Puvaneswary
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Department of Medical Imaging, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. murugasu.puvaneswary@hunter.health.nsw.gov.au
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D001065:Appendix / Q000473:pathology*; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D009078:Mucocele / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery