Mucinous cystadenoma of the appendix--an unusual cause of intestinal obstruction
Chong, S.J.; Chan, M.Y.
Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore 30(2): 206-207
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0304-4602 PMID: 11379421 Document Number: 527128
Report of a rare presentation of mucinous cystadenoma of the vermiform appendix. A lady who presented with intestinal obstruction and peritonitis was found to have gangrenous small bowel caused by strangulation by a tumour of the appendix. Right hemicolectomy. The histology of the appendicular tumour was mucinous cystadenoma. The patient recovered well. Mucinous cystadenoma of the appendix can present in many ways and it is important to recognise the pathology at operation.