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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
Distension of appendiceal lumen as result of mucin accumulation
Macroscopic description and not pathologic diagnosis
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Attarde V et al: Sonographic appearance of a giant appendicular mucocele. J Clin Ultrasound. 39(5):290-2, 2011
Caspi B et al: The onion skin sign: a specific sonographic marker of appendiceal mucocele. J Ultrasound Med. 23(1):117-21; quiz 122-3, 2004
Wang H et al: Appendiceal mucocele: A diagnostic dilemma in differentiating malignant from benign lesions with CT. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 201(4):W590-5, 2013
Pickhardt PJ et al: Primary neoplasms of the appendix: radiologic spectrum of disease with pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 23(3):645-62, 2003
Pickhardt PJ et al: Primary neoplasms of the appendix manifesting as acute appendicitis: CT findings with pathologic comparison. Radiology. 224(3):775-81, 2002
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
Distension of appendiceal lumen as result of mucin accumulation
Macroscopic description and not pathologic diagnosis
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Attarde V et al: Sonographic appearance of a giant appendicular mucocele. J Clin Ultrasound. 39(5):290-2, 2011
Caspi B et al: The onion skin sign: a specific sonographic marker of appendiceal mucocele. J Ultrasound Med. 23(1):117-21; quiz 122-3, 2004
Wang H et al: Appendiceal mucocele: A diagnostic dilemma in differentiating malignant from benign lesions with CT. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 201(4):W590-5, 2013
Pickhardt PJ et al: Primary neoplasms of the appendix: radiologic spectrum of disease with pathologic correlation. Radiographics. 23(3):645-62, 2003
Pickhardt PJ et al: Primary neoplasms of the appendix manifesting as acute appendicitis: CT findings with pathologic comparison. Radiology. 224(3):775-81, 2002
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