Myxoglobulosis of the Appendix: A Case Report.
- Author:
Jong Yup BAE
1
;
Jong Woo KIM
Author Information
1. Departments of Anatomic Pathology and General Surgery, Kumi Hospital, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University, Kumi 730-040, Korea, jyb2000@chollian.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Myxoglobulosis;
Appendix;
Mucocele
- MeSH:
Adult;
Appendix*;
Eosinophils;
Humans;
Mucins;
Mucocele;
Peristalsis
- From:Korean Journal of Pathology
2001;35(3):256-258
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Myxoglobulosis of the appendix is a rare and peculiar form of appendiceal mucocele. It is characterized by pearl or fish egg-like mucin globules in the lumen. We report a case of myxoglobulosis of the appendix in a 31-year-old man. Myxoglobules are composed of eosinophilic necrotic cell debris and mucin in the central nidus and lamellar structures alternating with necrotic cell debris and mucin in the peripheral zone. A stirring effect produced by vigorous appendiceal peristalsis may contribute to its lamellar growth.
