[Mucocele of the appendix. Sonographic, computed tomographic and radiologic characteristics].

Abstract

The knowledge of the diagnostic imaging methods features of the mucocele of the appendix is important for a correct preoperative diagnosis, especially to avoid the formation of pseudomyxoma peritonei. A case of a mucocele of the appendix with a special sonographic appearance by a patient with an additional carcinoma of the left kidney is reported. The computer-tomographic and radiological features of the mucocele (plain abdominal film, i.v. urography, barium enema) are presented and discussed with a review of the literature. A sonographically-guided fine-needle puncture of the mucocele was performed. Its importance for the diagnosis is discussed.

• Authors: J Fernández Sánchez, W Bücklein
• Journal: Der Radiologe (Radiologe) Vol. 30 Issue 1 Pg. 15-8 (Jan 1990) ISSN: 0033-832X [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Mukozele der Appendix. Sonographische, computertomographische und radiologische Eigenschaften.
• PMID: 2183272 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Aged
• Appendix
• Cecal Diseases (complications, diagnosis, diagnostic imaging)
• Humans
• Kidney Neoplasms (complications, diagnosis, diagnostic imaging)
• Male
• Mucocele (complications, diagnosis, diagnostic imaging)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed
• Ultrasonography