Torsion of a mucocele of the vermiform appendix: a case report and review of the literature.
10.4174/jkss.2011.81.Suppl1.S47
- Author:
Chang Ho LEE
;
Min Ro LEE
;
Jae Chun KIM
;
Myoung Jae KANG
;
Yeon Jun JEONG
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Torsion abnormality;
Mucocele;
Appendectomy
- MeSH:
Abdomen, Acute;
Abdominal Pain;
Aged;
Appendectomy;
Appendicitis;
Appendix;
Drainage;
Female;
Humans;
Mucocele;
Torsion Abnormality
- From:Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
2011;81(Suppl 1):S47-S50
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Torsion of a mucocele of the vermiform appendix is an extremely rare condition and also a rare cause of an acute abdomen with a clinical presentation that is indistinguishable from acute appendicitis, and thus, the condition is diagnosed during operation. Here, the authors describe the case of a 78-year-old female, who presented with intermittent abdominal pain. The appendix had a pelvic position and the torsion was counterclockwise. In addition, the torsion was associated with mucocele of the appendix, which was considered a secondary factor of torsion. Appendectomy and drainage were performed.
