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Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.Introduction: Cecal epidermoid cyst (CEC) is a rare and benign lesion; the origin can be acquired or congenital, but the pathogenesis remains unclear. We present a case report of a patient with a cecal cyst treated by hemicolectomy. Histopathology revealed an epidermoid cyst (EC) of the cecum.
Ada Firrincieli +6 more
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A combinatorial culture strategy to develop pseudomyxoma peritonei organoid models
Journal of Surgical Oncology, Volume 130, Issue 6, Page 1213-1224, November 2024.Abstract Background and Objectives Few preclinical models of pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) have been developed, probably due to the tumor's low incidence and its peculiar characteristics of slow growth. Therefore, there is a need to develop more refined PMP models that better reflect its characteristics.
Luca Varinelli +13 more
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Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, Volume 27, Issue 2, Page 131-135, May 2024.Abstract A low‐grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) is a cystic dilatation of the appendix resulting from the accumulation of mucinous secretions caused by a luminal obstruction. Although usually benign, pseudomyxoma peritonei may occur in the event of rupture, and 10% of cases may be secondary to appendiceal cystadenocarcinoma.
Hanine Fourie +5 more
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Appendiceal mucinous neoplasm in adolescence: Diagnosis, management, and surveillance
JPGN Reports, Volume 5, Issue 1, Page 66-69, February 2024.Abstract This case report describes a 17‐year‐old patient with a low‐grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm. The patient presented with non‐bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. A colonoscopy revealed a cecal polypoid mass that required laparoscopic surgery. The residual appendix was dilated with myxoglobulosis and histopathology confirmed the
Andrew Farrar +8 more
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Acellular Appendix Vermiform Mucinous Neoplasm
Case Reports in Pathology, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.Appendiceal neoplasms are usually asymptomatic or associated with mild, nonspecific symptoms. Due to the rarity of the disease and the lack of specific symptoms, this clinical entity escapes the diagnostic consideration of the gynecologist, when women come in with right iliac fossa pain.
Panagiotis Tsikouras +11 more
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Intussusception Caused by an Appendiceal Mucocele: Case Report
Turkish Journal of Colorectal Disease, 2019 Intussusception of the appendix in to the caecum caused by an appendiceal mucocele is a rarecondition. Acute appendicitis is the most common presentation is of the disease.
Sercan Büyükakıncak +4 more
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Appendiceal mucocele: A rare presentation
Journal of the Scientific Society, 2012 Mucocele of the appendix is a descriptive term that implies a dilated appendiceal lumen caused by abnormal accumulation of mucus. Mucocele is found in 0.2-0.3% of all appendectomy specimens. The male to female ratio is 1:4 and the average age at the time
Basavaraj M Kajagar +4 more
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Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology, 2020 Mucocele of the appendix is a rare entity in pediatrics, and few case reports have been reported in the literature. We present the case of a 5-month-old male with abdominal distension, constipation, and vomiting who was found to have an appendiceal ...
Ruchi Nagpal, Purnima Malhotra
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Appendiceal Mucocele in an Elderly Patient: How Much Surgery
Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2011 Appendiceal mucoceles are rare cystic lesions with an incidence of 0.3–0.7% of all appendectomies. They are divided into four subgroups according to their histology.
C. Kim-Fuchs +5 more
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