Rare presentation of low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms (LAMN) as an appendicular lump: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The prevalence of appendiceal mucinous neoplasms (AMN) is about 0.2%-0.3% in the specimens of the appendix. The LAMN may appear unremarkable or can present as mucin-filled, crystally dilated tissues. The diagnosis of early-stage AMN is mostly incidental. It is of vital importance to know the features of LAMN for a timely diagnosis.

Case presentation

A 46-year-old male came with the complaint of right iliac fossa swelling along with severe intensity pain and a single episode of vomiting. A 4 × 4cm tender, soft, cystic, mobile swelling was found upon the examination. Contrast-enhanced Computerized tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen revealed the appendix diameter of 10mm well-circumscribed cystic measuring 2.1 × 2 cm. Therefore, an open resection surgery was perfo

SUBMITTER: Fatima K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9793229 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature