Mucocele of appendix secondary to mucinous cystadenoma.

Mucocele of appendix is a rare disorder characterised by obstructive dilatation of the appendicular lumen by mucinous secretions. More commonly it is caused by mucinous cystadenoma and rarely by mucinous cystadenocarcinoma. Patients are often asymptomatic and may sometimes present with acute appendicitis. It is known to be associated with pseudomyxoma peritonei as a result of rupture of mucocele. A pre-operative diagnosis is necessary to plan careful resection. Ultrasonography and computed tomography are useful tools for the diagnosis of appendiceal mucocele. We report a case of appendiceal mucocele due to mucinous cystadenoma with surgical and histopathological confirmation.