2014
DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2014.18.36.2347
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Mucocèle appendiculaire : à propos d’un cas observé à Lubumbashi

Abstract: La mucocèle appendiculaire est une entité pathologique rare, mais potentiellement dangereuse, elle se présente sous différentes formes cliniques. Nous rapportons ici un cas d'une patiente âgée de 49 ans sans antécédents chirurgicaux chez qui nous avons découvert d'une façon fortuite cette affection. La clinique était celle d'un syndrome appendiculaire aigu patent et elle révélait une masse dans la fosse iliaque droite. Les examens de laboratoire ont montré une hyperleucocytose et une vitesse de sédimentation a… Show more

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“…Appendicular mucocele or appendicular mucus-secreting tumor is defined as fluid distension of the appendicular lumen by accumulation of mucus [1]. It is a globally rare condition that can present in a variety of clinical syndromes or can occur as an incidental surgical finding [2].…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Appendicular mucocele or appendicular mucus-secreting tumor is defined as fluid distension of the appendicular lumen by accumulation of mucus [1]. It is a globally rare condition that can present in a variety of clinical syndromes or can occur as an incidental surgical finding [2].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is a globally rare condition that can present in a variety of clinical syndromes or can occur as an incidental surgical finding [2]. Appendicular mucocele has been reported to have an incidence of 0.2% -0.6% in all appendicitis specimens [1] [3] DOI: 10.4236/ss.2022.1312066 578 Surgical Science [4]. And 8% to 10% of all appendicular tumors [5] [6] [7].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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