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GUIMARAES FILHO, Artur et al. Mucocele of the appendix. Rev. Col. Bras. Cir. [online]. 2008, vol.35, n.1, pp. 64-65. ISSN 0100-6991.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0100-69912008000100015.

Mucocele is an unusual lesion of the appendix characterized by accumulation of mucoid substance inside the appendix, which occurs as a sequel of luminal obstruction, usually by fibrous tissue. Diagnosis is intraoperative in most of the cases. We discuss the clinical, anatomicopathological and therapeutics aspects of the disease.

Palavras-chave : Mucocele; Appendix; Diagnosis.