Abstract:

Objective Improve the cognition and clinical diagnosis and treatment level of appendix mucinous cystadenoma. Method Clinical data of 17 misdiagnosed appendix mucinous cystadenoma from February 2005 to June 2020 in Central Theater Command Air Force Hospital were retrospectively analyzed, including clinical manifestations and treatment, the diagnosis and treatment of mucinous cystadenoma of appendix were summarized. Result Not clinically specific in 17 patients.5 cases were misdiagnosed as ovarian cysts;7 cases were misdiagnosed as appendix abscess;3 cases were misdiagnosed as ileocecal tumor;1 case was misdiagnosed as abdominal tuberculosis;1 case was misdiagnosed as a right ureteral tumor. All of the 17 cases were treated surgically, postoperative pathology was confirmed as appendix mucinous cystadenoma.14 cases were followed up for10

months to 12 years. Recurrence and metastasis were found in 2 cases, and one of them died. Conclusion Appendix mucinous cystadenoma has no characteristic clinical manifestations, the misdiagnosis rate is high, Delaying the diagnosis and treatment can have serious consequences. Early diagnosis and the correct surgical method are the key to the treatment of the disease.

Key words: Tumour, Appendix mucinous cystadenoma, Misdiagnose