Ruptured Appendiceal Cystadenoma and Colon Cancer Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Lee Yueh-Tsung, Wu Hurng-Sheng, Hung Min-Chang, Lin Shang-Tao, Hwang Yome-Shine, Huang Min-Ho
Primary Institution: Chang-Bing Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Lu-Gang, Taiwan
Hypothesis
Synchronous colon cancer may occur in patients with appendiceal mucoceles.
Conclusion
Surgery is the recommended method of treatment for patients with ruptured appendiceal mucoceles and localized pseudomyxoma peritonei.
Supporting Evidence
- Mucocele of the appendix is uncommon and can rupture without symptoms.
- Localized pseudomyxoma peritonei was diagnosed in the patient.
- The patient was free of symptoms one year after surgery.
Takeaway
A 70-year-old man had a rare type of appendix problem that caused a hernia and was also found to have colon cancer, which was treated with surgery.
Methodology
The patient underwent colonoscopy, x-ray, ultrasound, and computed tomography, followed by surgical intervention.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
70-year-old male.
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