Cistoadenocarcinoma mucinoso de apéndice: diagnóstico endoscópico

Abstract

Cistoadenocarcinoma mucinoso de apéndice: diagnóstico endoscópicoPalabras clave: Tumor de apéndice. Adenocarcinoma. Tumor mucinoso. Pseudomixoma peritoneal. Cistoadenocarcinoma mucinoso.

Mucocele of the Appendix

“…An endosonographic probe can disclose the cystic nature of the mucocele and rule out solid lesions such as carcinoids, lipomas, and lymphangiomas. Stromal invasion may also be detected, which would predict the malignant character of mucocele 4,5,15,21…”

“…Stromal invasion may also be detected, which would predict the malignant character of mucocele. 4,5,15,21 Cystadenomas and cystadenocarcinomas present an incidence of perforation around 20%, much lower in simple mucocele and mucosal hyperplasia. When the mucocele has ruptured, mucoid material can appear in the peritoneal cavity.…”