A Low-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm Mimicking a Hydrosalpinx: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Nicole Dimitra Sarantis¹, Evgenia Kalogridaki², Chrisostomos Sofoudis^1*
11^st Departement of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General and Maternity Hospital, Elena Venizelou, Greece.
²1^st Department of Surgery, Breast Unit, General and Maternity Hospital, Elena Venizelou, Greece.

Correspondence to: Chrisostomos Sofoudis, 1^st Departement of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General and Maternity Hospital, Elena Venizelou, Greece.
Received date: August 12, 2024; Accepted date: August 22, 2024; Published date: August 30, 2024
Citation: Sarantis ND, Kalogridaki E, Sofoudis C. A Low-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm Mimicking a Hydrosalpinx: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. J Obst Gynecol Surg. 2024;5(1):1-5. doi:10.52916/jogs244038
Copyright: ©2024 Sarantis ND, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

Abstract

Introduction: A Low-Grade Mucinous Neoplasm (LAMN), formerly known as “mucocele” or “cystadenoma,” is a non-invasive and rare appendiceal tumor, representing 0.2-0.7% of all appendix specimens. Case Report: A 31-year-old female patient who was suffering from chronic right lower quadrant abdominal pain was submitted to an exploratory laparotomy for a presumed right hydrosalpinx. A low-grade mucinous neoplasm of the appendix was discovered and the patient underwent an appendectomy. Discussion: A review of the current literature was performed regarding LAMNs. Conclusion: Further evidence is required in order to address the controversial issues of the pre-operative diagnosis of a LAMN, the extent of surgery performed and the questions regarding fertility preservation in young women.

Keywords:

LAMN, Mycocele, Appaendiceal tumors, Hydrosalpinx, Pregnancy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT)

Conflict of Interests

All authors declare no conflicts of interest with respect to this manuscript.

Funding

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