• A mucocele is a distension of a hollow organ or cavity because of mucus buildup. (wikipedia.org)
  • 2) The authors describe a rare case of mucocele of maxillary sinus and, on the basis of the histological and namely of the ultrastructural findings, they maintain that the mucocele has in all probability a multiple pathogenesis being dependent not only on the inflammatory processes, but also on other local predisposing factors and namely the active participation of the mucosa in the formation of the cavity of mucocele. (comparewords.com)
  • Mucocele is cavity that contains a mucous secretion. (librepathology.org)
  • The purpose of our study was to develop modern epidemiological data for adult patients completing an appendectomy for UA secondary to an appendiceal neoplasm (AN). (cancerindex.org)
  • 2] Aleter A, El Ansari W, Toffaha A, Ammar A, Shahid F, Abdelaal A. Epidemiology, histopathology, clinical outcomes and survival of 50 cases of appendiceal mucinous neoplasms: Retrospective cross-sectional single academic tertiary care hospital experience. (rojes.org)
  • Topics discussed during lectures represent an integral part of the program and are the subject of evaluation during exams, including knowledge of tissue fixation and of pathology reporting (biopsies, surgical specimens, autopsies). (unibo.it)
  • Appendiceal mucocele remains a rare cause of acute surgical abdomen. (rojes.org)
  • Surgical treatment of appendiceal mucocele. (librepathology.org)
  • 18) The differential evaluation of different pathologies of the esophageal mucosa suggested a link between catarrhal and erosive esophagitis and vitamin B2 deficiency and atrophic esophagitis and vitamin A deficit. (comparewords.com)
  • Oral mucocele is the most common benign lesion of the salivary glands generally conceded to be of traumatic origin. (wikipedia.org)
  • During a colonoscopy, an appendiceal intussusception should be suspected if the appendiceal orifice is not observed at the cecum and there is a polypoid lesion at the location where the appendiceal orifice is expected. (e-ce.org)
  • A questionnaire including demographic and clinical information, MRI, and pathology reports were collected from participants. (jogcr.com)
  • The MRI lesions were segmented and the results were compared with pathology and clinical examination. (jogcr.com)
  • Oral contrast is important for bowel visualization but may be omitted if clinical concern is limited to hepatic or pancreatic pathology, in which case water can be substituted immediately before scanning. (radiologykey.com)
  • Patients with low-grade appendiceal mucinous carcinomas (LAMNs) treated with cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) have a favorable prognosis. (rare-cancer.org)
  • 1) Two patients with sphenoethmoid mucoceles developed visual field defects consistent with optic chiasm dysfunction. (comparewords.com)
  • The methods necessary for the processing of tissue samples and for the diagnostic procedures of Anatomic Pathology. (unibo.it)
  • Appendiceal mucinous neoplasms represent an extremely small percentage of all appendectomy specimens. (rojes.org)
  • One can not understand specific organ systems disorders if the knowledge of General Pathology is missing. (unibo.it)
  • Pathology In uncommon cases, carotid bodies can turn into tumorous and alter an individualпїЅs blood pH and oxygen to carbon dioxide ratios. (ehd.org)
  • [ 11 ] There are reports of other tumors associated with appendiceal mucoceles, including gastrointestinal tract, ovary, breast and kidney tumors, which might occur in up to one-third of the patients. (medscape.com)
  • Diagnosing appendiceal tumors can be a challenging endeavor due to their clinical and anatomical characteristics. (springeropen.com)
  • Appendiceal mucocele causes the mucinous distention of the appendiceal lumen. (medscape.com)
  • Rarely, an appendiceal mucocele (ie, a collection of mucus within the appendiceal lumen) may occur. (medscape.com)
  • Methods: Samples from both the appendiceal lumen and the peritoneal cavity of 72 children who underwent appendectomy were collected to perform bacterial culture analysis. (preprints.org)
  • If a periappendiceal abscess or phlegmon exists secondary to appendiceal perforation or rupture, some clinicians may choose a conservative approach with broad-spectrum antibiotics and percutaneous drainage followed by appendectomy later (interval appendectomy). (medscape.com)
  • In this report, we present the case of a 38-year-old woman who was diagnosed with appendiceal mucocele secondary to appendiceal mucosal prolapse. (sch.ac.kr)
  • [ 1 ] The present patient was also asymptomatic before the rupture of the mucocele and its presentation as right inguinal hernia. (medscape.com)
  • [ 13 ] An increased incidence of colonic cancer in patients with appendiceal mucocele has been reported. (medscape.com)
  • A colonoscopy performed by an outside hospital showed an approximately 2-cm-sized subepithelial lesion with a smooth overlying mucosal surface on the base of the appendiceal orifice, suggesting a submucosal lipoma ( Fig. 1A ). (sch.ac.kr)
  • Contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography findings showed an approximately 2.5-cm-sized, thin-walled tubular cystic structure at the right lower abdomen adjacent to the appendiceal orifice, suggesting an appendiceal mucocele in the proximal portion ( Fig. 1B ). (sch.ac.kr)
  • A) Endoscopy shows about 2-cm-sized smooth surfaced subepithelial lesion on the base of the appendiceal orifice. (sch.ac.kr)
  • B) Abdominal CT scanning image shows about 2.5-cm-sized, thin-walled tubular cystic structure at the right lower abdomen adjacent to appendiceal orifice was seen (arrow). (sch.ac.kr)
  • Lower gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed an appendiceal orifice with atypical hyperemia and edema. (springeropen.com)
  • Lower gastrointestinal endoscopy unveiled a protruding, hyperemic, and edematous appendiceal orifice (Fig. 1 ). (springeropen.com)
  • Radiology-Pathology Correlation of Posterior Fossa Epidermoid Cyst - A Case Report and Short Review of Literature. (acquaintpublications.com)
  • Oral mucocele is the most common benign lesion of the salivary glands generally conceded to be of traumatic origin. (wikipedia.org)
  • Given a clinical suspicion of appendiceal carcinoid, mucinous neoplasm, or adenocarcinoma, the patient underwent laparoscopic ileocecal resection with regional lymph node dissection. (springeropen.com)
  • Patients with low-grade appendiceal mucinous carcinomas (LAMNs) treated with cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) have a favorable prognosis. (rare-cancer.org)
  • 16. Mucinous appendiceal neoplasms: classification, imaging, and HIPEC. (nih.gov)
  • The concomitant pathologies are often clinically silent. (medscape.com)
  • We review an Amyand's hernia with LAMN and discuss the asymptomatic tendency yet malignant potential of appendiceal mucoceles along with treatment strategies. (coloproctol.org)
  • Subsequent imaging and biopsy results suggested an appendiceal tumor, prompting laparoscopic ileocecal resection. (springeropen.com)
  • We first present the case of a 38-year-old woman who was diagnosed with appendiceal mucocele associated with appendiceal mucosal prolapse. (sch.ac.kr)
  • The novelty of this case lies in its presentation of a Type A duplication, emphasizing the diagnostic intricacies involved in distinguishing it from other pathologies. (springeropen.com)
  • The appendiceal histopathology examination revealed a LAMN. (coloproctol.org)
  • The diagnosis library is a collection of patient-friendly articles written by pathologists to help you understand your diagnosis and pathology report. (mypathologyreport.ca)
  • So if you had cancer at the time of your surgery, it would most likely mean that your diagnosis is "Appendiceal Cancer with metastasis to the Liver. (cancer.org)
  • A 38-year-old woman without any specific medical history was referred from an outside hospital because of a known appendiceal mass, which was detected by a colonoscopy during a health screening program. (sch.ac.kr)
  • In her CT-Scan tubular mass measured 105 * 37 mm in RLQ is noted suggested for mucocele appendicitis. (preprints.org)
  • Although the appendiceal base remained singular, it bifurcated into two lumens enclosed within a thick serosal wall (Fig. 4 B). No evidence of malignancy was observed, and the patient was discharged seven days postoperatively without complications. (springeropen.com)
  • There are also reports associating ruptured appendiceal mucoceles with or without colonic cancer. (medscape.com)