Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Mar 6, 2021; 9(7): 1728-1733
Published online Mar 6, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i7.1728
Mucinous appendiceal neoplasm: A case report
Alexandru Chirca, Lucian Negreanu, Andreea Iliesiu, Radu Costea
Alexandru Chirca, Radu Costea, Surgery II Department, University Hospital, Carol Davila University, Bucharest, Bucharest 050098, Romania
Lucian Negreanu, Gastroenterology II Department, University Hospital, Carol Davila University, Bucharest, Bucharest 050098, Romania
Andreea Iliesiu, Pathology Department, University Hospital, Carol Davila University, Bucharest, Bucharest 050098, Romania
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Corresponding author: Lucian Negreanu, MD, PhD, Professor, Gastroenterology II, University Hospital, Carol Davila University, Bucharest, Splaiul independentei 169, sector 5, Bucharest, Bucharest 050098, Romania. lucian.negreanu@umfcd.ro
Received: October 25, 2020
Peer-review started: October 25, 2020
First decision: November 26, 2020
Revised: December 5, 2020
Accepted: December 29, 2020
Article in press: December 29, 2020
Published online: March 6, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Mucinous appendiceal neoplasms represents a rare pathology with unspecific sometimes asymptomatic clinical signs. Preoperative diagnosis or suspicion is important for the operative strategy. Based on staging and histological findings, simple or radical appendectomy using open or laparoscopic approach can be safely performed for low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm, if the diagnostic criteria are met.