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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-13 | Issue-05
Appendiceal Mucocele: A Rare but High-Risk Entity
M. A. Nouri, I. Erraad, B. Boutakioute, A. Hajjami, Y. Bouktib, M. Ouali Idrissi, N. Cherif Idrissi Gannouni, A. Outouzalt H. Tamour, A. Habbab, A. Hamri, Y. Narjis, Rb Benelkhaiat
Published: May 9, 2025 |
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Pages: 865-868
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Abstract
Appendiceal mucocele is a rare condition resulting from mucin accumulation and appendiceal dilation. It may remain asymptomatic or present as right iliac fossa pain, often mimicking other pathologies. We report the case of a 54-year-old woman with no medical history who presented with localized abdominal pain. CT imaging revealed a well-encapsulated, non-enhancing oblong mass connected to the appendix, suggestive of a mucocele. Surgical exploration confirmed a low-grade mucinous neoplasm confined to the appendiceal epithelium without rupture or peritoneal spread. This case highlights the essential role of imaging in early diagnosis and surgical planning to avoid serious complications such as pseudomyxoma peritonei.