Mucineus cystadenoma of the appendix presenting as a hydrosalpinx: a pitfall in gynaecological medical imaging Ghent University
Mucinous cystadenomas of the appendix represent a very small proportion of the appendiceal pathology, yet, they can lead to a life-threatening condition, such as pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), if the diagnosis is delayed. Due to the tubular shape and the proximity of the right adnex, the misdiagnosis of a hydrosalpinx, a condition much more common in women and not requiring an immediate intervention, could be made. We describe a case of a ...