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World J Clin Cases. Dec 16, 2021; 9(35): 11056-11060
Published online Dec 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i35.11056
Treatment of a giant low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm: A case report
Rong Xu, Zhi-Long Yang
Rong Xu, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Nanjing Lishui People’s Hospital, Nanjing 211200, Jiangsu Province, China
Zhi-Long Yang, Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Lishui People’s Hospital, Nanjing 211200, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Xu R contributed to the data collection, interpretation, writing the paper, editing the paper; Yang ZL contributed to the study concept, data interpretation, writing the paper, editing the paper; and all authors read and approved the manuscript for publication.
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Corresponding author: Zhi-Long Yang, MM, Chief Doctor, Department of General Surgery, Nanjing Lishui People’s Hospital, No. 86 Chongwen Road, Nanjing 211200, Jiangsu Province, China. 641952830@qq.com
Received: June 10, 2021
Peer-review started: June 10, 2021
First decision: July 15, 2021
Revised: July 28, 2021
Accepted: September 16, 2021
Article in press: September 16, 2021
Published online: December 16, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) is extremely rare and easily misdiagnosed before surgery. We report the treatment of an asymptomatic case of LAMN diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging and surgical findings. This case indicates that we should pay more attention to female patients who are clinically diagnosed with an adnexal mass at admission,. The physical examination should be done carefully, and the laboratory and imaging examination results should be comprehensively evaluated to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure prompt diagnosis and treatment, and to improve prognosis.