Ileocecal Intussusception Caused by an Appendiceal Neoplasm

J Gastrointest Surg. 2016 Apr;20(4):867-8. doi: 10.1007/s11605-015-3037-3. Epub 2016 Jan 29.

Abstract

Mucinous appendiceal neoplasm occurs in less than 1% of appendicectomies. Majority of what is known in the literature is about pseudomyxoma peritonei, which exists as its disseminated form. Pictorial imagery of its pre-disseminated form is rarely observed. We present in a case report form a case of low-grade mucinous neoplasm of the appendix resulting in focal intussusception including images captured from this unique case that will become a learning case for readers of the journal.

Keywords: Appendicitis; Appendix cancer; Low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm; Pseudomyxoma peritonei.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Appendectomy
  • Appendiceal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Appendiceal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Appendiceal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ileal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Ileal Diseases / etiology*
  • Intussusception / diagnostic imaging
  • Intussusception / etiology*
  • Neoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and Serous / complications*
  • Neoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and Serous / diagnostic imaging
  • Neoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and Serous / pathology