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DOI: https://doi.org/10.55046/vjrnm.31.563.2018
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No. 31 (2018)
Section
Scientific research
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Nguyen, T. N., Vu, D. L., Trieu, V. T., & Vu, T. N. (2022). Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma appendix: a case report and review literature. Vietnamese Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 31, 112-116. https://doi.org/10.55046/vjrnm.31.563.2018

Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma appendix: a case report and review literature

Dr Nguyen Thi Nhan1, Dr Vu Dang Luu2, Dr Trieu Van Truòng3, Dr Vu Thi Nhung4
1 Resident Doctor of Hanoi Medical University
2 Radiology Center Bach Mai Hospital
3 Department of Surgery - Bach Mai Hospital
4 Pathology Center - Bach Mai Hospital

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Abstract

Background:Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the appendix is a rare disease. Detection situation is often presented with appendicitis symptoms. The appendectomy was underwent andthe result of mucinous cysadenocarcinoma appendix wasconfirmed onhistopathology. The patient is evaluated for staging to decide the next course of treatment. We report a case of mucinous cysadenocarcinoma appendix diagnosed and treated at Bach Mai Hospital and compared with the literature.
Clinical case: A male patient, 65 years, admitted Bach Mai hospital because lower right quadrant. Patient
was performed abdominal ultrasound and contrast enhanced computed tomography (CLVT) showed a 27mm
appendix diameter, thickened around the perimeter of 7mm and lost the gastrointestinal tract, with little fluid
around the appendix. Patients diagnosed before surgery: Appendicitis follow lymphoma. The patient underwent an
appendectomy. Pathology results: Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma appendix.
Conclusion:Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma appendix is a rare disease, clinical presentation and imaging is
non-specific. Diagnosis mainly depends on pathology, then patient is evaluated to determine stage and decidednext
course of treatment.

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Keywords

Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma appendix

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