Mucocele do apêndice

Mucocele is an unusual lesion of the appendix characterized by accumulation of mucoid substance inside the appendix, which occurs as a sequel of luminal obstruction, usually by fibrous tissue. Diagnosis is intraoperative in most of the cases. We discuss the clinical, anatomicopathological and therapeutics aspects of the disease.

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Main Authors: Guimarães Filho,Artur, Magalhães,João Pompeu Frota, Campos,Érick Siqueira, Guimarães,Juliana Frota, Alves Jr,José Leonidas
Format: Digital revista
Language:Portuguese
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões 2008
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-69912008000100015
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