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Incidental appendicular mucocele in a caesarean section - a case report
| Resumo: | Abstract We report a clinical case of a ruptured appendicular mucocele detected in a caesarean section due to suspicion of cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD). Histopathological examination of the specimen revealed a low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) with peritoneal involvement. Abdominal and pelvic viscera examination during a caesarean section should be a crucial step if abnormal findings are seen during the procedure to identify and diagnose tumours, such as LAMN. |
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| Autores principais: | Silva,Joana Torres |
| Outros Autores: | Leal,Mariana; Barreto,Filomena; Duarte,Carla; Maçães,Ana |
| Assunto: | Abnormal labour progression Appendicular mucocele Caesarean section Cephalopelvic disproportion Low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm |
| Ano: | 2025 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | relatório |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | SciELO Portugal |
| Resumo: | Abstract We report a clinical case of a ruptured appendicular mucocele detected in a caesarean section due to suspicion of cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD). Histopathological examination of the specimen revealed a low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) with peritoneal involvement. Abdominal and pelvic viscera examination during a caesarean section should be a crucial step if abnormal findings are seen during the procedure to identify and diagnose tumours, such as LAMN. |
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