Splenic pseudocysts represent an uncommon condition in abdominal surgery, generally resulting from trauma, infection, or ischemic processes. Histologically, they are characterized by the absence of an epithelial lining; that is, they lack the inner layer of cells typically found in true cysts. Its clinical presentation is non-specific, commonly manifesting with abdominal pain, early satiety, or alterations in bowel habits, which lead to late or incidental diagnoses through imaging studies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe report a rare case of a 78-year-old male who presented with abdominal pain and a right groin mass. Imaging revealed an inguinoscrotal hernia involving part of the large intestine, leading to anatomical distortion. Intraoperatively, an appendix with mucinous dilation was discovered and resected; histopathology confirmed an appendiceal mucocele (AM).
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