Korean J Pathol.
2001 Jun;35(3):256-258.
Myxoglobulosis of the Appendix: A Case Report
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- 1Departments of Anatomic Pathology and General Surgery, Kumi Hospital, College of Medicine, Pochon CHA University, Kumi 730-040, Korea, jyb2000@chollian.net
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- Myxoglobulosis of the appendix is a rare and peculiar form of appendiceal mucocele. It is characterized by pearl or fish egg-like mucin globules in the lumen. We report a case of myxoglobulosis of the appendix in a 31-year-old man. Myxoglobules are composed of eosinophilic necrotic cell debris and mucin in the central nidus and lamellar structures alternating with necrotic cell debris and mucin in the peripheral zone. A stirring effect produced by vigorous appendiceal peristalsis may contribute to its lamellar growth.
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