Ilececum: A Comprehensive Review

Figure 39

Endoscopic images of appendiceal mucoceles. The first mucocele is caused by a retention cyst or mucosal hyperplasia (a). The second mucocele is caused by a mucinous cystadenoma (b). A mucinous adenocarcinoma is responsible for the third mucocele (c). A large amount of mucin is present in the cecum.

(a)

(b)

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