TITLE:
Appendicular Mucocele with Robotic Partial Typhlectomy and Correction of Rectus Abdominal Muscles’ Diastasis: A Case Report
AUTHORS:
Marina Gabrielle Epstein, Gabriel Garbato, Gabriel Maccapani, Camille Diem Benatti, Amanda Domit Dall’Alba, Nina Petroni Haiat
KEYWORDS:
Appendicular Mucocele, LAMN, Diagnosis, Treatment
JOURNAL NAME:
Surgical Science,
Vol.14 No.4,
April
24,
2023
ABSTRACT: Low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) is
rare, and patients are often asymptomatic or have nonspecific symptoms.
Appendicectomy should be performed with care and limited handling of the
appendix, with extraction of the specimen through an extraction bag to prevent
perforation and spillage of mucin, which can result in the development of
pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP). This case report aims to shed light on the
approach to appendicular mucocele in contemporary medicine. The reported case
shows a presentation of mucocele in a young female patient with symptoms
compatible with appendicitis. This case report serves as an example of how to
diagnose, manage, and follow-up on appendicular mucocele treatment for
colleagues who may encounter similar conditions.