title: Incidentally discovered low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm: a precursor to pseudomyxoma peritonei.
abstract: Appendiceal mucoceles (AMs) infrequently arise from an underlying malignancy. Treatment has progressed toward a less aggressive approach over time; they can be managed by appendectomy-only unless pathology reveals malignancy. The ultimate goal of management is to prevent AM rupture, avoiding the syndrome of pseudomyxoma peritonei.
authors.affiliation: Department Of Surgery Drexel University College Of Medicine Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA.
authors.forename: Vennila
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Padmanaban
authors.affiliation: Department Of Surgery Drexel University College Of Medicine Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA.
authors.forename: William F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Morano
authors.affiliation: Department Of Surgery Drexel University College Of Medicine Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gleeson
authors.affiliation: Department Of Surgery Drexel University College Of Medicine Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA.
authors.forename: Anshu
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aggarwal
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Drexel University College of Medicine Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA.
authors.forename: Beth L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Mapow
authors.affiliation: Department Of Surgery Drexel University College Of Medicine Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA.
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Stein
authors.affiliation: Department Of Surgery Drexel University College Of Medicine Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA.
authors.forename: Wilbur B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Bowne
keywords: Appendiceal mucinous neoplasm; appendix; mucinous cystadenoma; mucocele; pseudomyxoma peritonei