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  • CT manifestations and pathological features of low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms

    Objective To conclude the CT manifestations and pathological features of low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms. Methods We reviewed the clinical and CT findings of 24 patients with low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms, who were confirmed by pathology within 1 month after CT examination in SichuanProvincial People’s Hospital from January 2018 to December 2020. The distribution, morphological characteristics, cyst wall and internal characteristics, CT value and enhancement characteristics of tumors were be detected in detail. Results ① Distribution: of the 24 patients, 22 patients located in the appendix area of the right lower quadrant, 2 patients located in the right middle abdomen, and 2 patients located in the pelvic cavity. ② Morphological characteristics: of the 24 patients, 15 patients manifested as tubular, 3 patients manifested as ellipsoidal, 5 patients manifested as saccular, and 1 patient manifested as irregular shape. The average length of tumors was about 6.4 cm (4.2–12.0 cm), and the average short diameter of tumors was about 2.2 cm (0.8–5.0 cm). The short diameter of 17 patients were more than 1.5 cm. ③ The cyst wall and internal characteristics: all the 24 patients demonstrated as cystic mass, 6 patients had evenly thin and smooth cyst wall, and other 18 patients had uneven cyst wall. Of all the patients,8 patients had arc-shaped, punctate or eggshell-like calcification. ④ The CT value and enhancement characteristics: 24 patients examined by plain CT scan, 22 patients showed uniform low density (the CT value were 7–25 HU), 2 patients contained some slightly high density, 16 patients examined by enhanced CT, the cyst wall, separation, or mural nodules of 8 patients were slightly or moderately enhanced. ⑤ Pathological results: of all the gross specimens, 15 patients showed tubular dilation, 9 patients showed partial or complete dilation as cystic mass. All the 24 patients had gelatinous or mucinous contents. Microscopically, all the patients showed low-grade mucinous epithelial hyperplasia, submucosa, and mucosal muscle atrophy, accompanied by fibrosis or calcification. Conclusion Low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms show some specific CT manifestations, recognize these features can improve the accuracy of preoperative CT.

    Release date:2021-11-05 05:54 Export PDF Favorites Scan
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