Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of Appendix Presenting as a Large Mucocele: A Case Report | Chapter 8 | Recent Updates in Disease and Health Research Vol. 4

Primary mucinous adenocarcinoma of the Appendix is extremely rare clinical disease. This disease entity might masquerade as acute appendicitis. Here we report a case of 77-year-old male, presenting with acute pain in right lower abdomen and his CECT abdomen showed Cystic lesion at the base of the caecum, diagnosed as mucocele of appendix. Open appendicectomy was done and the histopathology of the resected specimen showed features of low grade appendicular mucinous neoplasm. During follow up of the patient at 3rd and 10th month, there was no evidence of any metastasis or any other complications following appendicectomy.

Author(s) Details:

Thulasivasudevaiah Narayan,
Department of Surgery, Manipal University College Malaysia, Bukit Baru, 75150, Melaka, Malaysia.

Uthamalingam Murali,
Department of Surgery, Manipal University College Malaysia, Bukit Baru, 75150, Melaka, Malaysia.

Sunil Kumar B B,
Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, JSS Hospital, JSS AHER, MG Road, Mysuru-04, Karnataka, India.

Anjana R,
Department of General Surgery, JSS Medical College, Mysore, India.

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A Surgical Overview on Modified Alvarado Scoring | Chapter 09 | Issues and Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 2

 The vermiform appendix, as the name implies, is a small, worm-shaped tube that emerges from the caecum's posteromedial wall. Appendicitis is an inflammation of the vermiform appendix's inner lining that spreads to its other sections. In most Surgical Emergency Rooms, acute appendicitis is the most prevalent surgical emergency. It is critical to make the accurate diagnosis; nevertheless, if you wait too long, you risk perforation and a considerable increase in morbidity and mortality. Scoring systems, ultrasound, computer programmes, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and laparoscopy are all recommended for assisting in the diagnosis of appendicitis. For the early identification of acute appendicitis, several scoring systems have been employed around the world. The Alvarado scoring system, which is based on history, physical examination, and some laboratory findings, is one of the most practical rating systems. The Sensitivity, Specificity, Positive Predictive Value, and Negative Predictive Value of the Modified Alvarado Score are all acceptable. In surgical emergencies, modified Alvarado and ultrasonography can be used combined to diagnose cases of acute appendicitis.

Author(S) Details

Varun Dogra
General Surgery, University of Kashmir, India.

Ishfaq Ahmad Gilkar
General Surgery, University of Kashmir, India.

Silvi .
Department of Pathology, University of Jammu, India.

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