PMC3573785_01
a CT scan indicated a 10 x 3.5 cm cystic mass arising from the cecum with calcification inside (arrows). b We folded gauze around the tumor rather than grasping it directly.
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F1
Computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a 10 x 3.5 cm cystic mass arising from the cecum with calcification inside (fig. 1a). We folded gauze around the tumor rather than grasping it directly (fig. 1b).
a The resected specimen demonstrating a 10 cm mucinous tumor. We used a rap disk to transport the specimen through the abdominal wall. b Microscopic examination demonstrating atypical epithelial cells filled with mucoid fluid. No malignant cells were identified (HE, x10).
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F2
We used a rap disk to transport the specimen through the abdominal wall (fig. 2a). There was no evidence of dysplasia of the epithelial cells (fig. 2b).
PMC3573785_02
a CT scan indicated a 4.0 cm cystic mass arising from the cecum (arrows). b The resected specimen demonstrating an 8 cm mucinous tumor. We used a rap disk to transport the specimen through the abdominal wall.
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F3
CT scan indicated a 4.0 cm cystic mass arising from the cecum (fig. 3a). The operation was performed as in case 1 (fig. 3b).