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Excised appendix (along with the base of the caecum) measuring 14 x 5 x 3 cm.
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The base of the appendix was bulging into the caecum (Fig. 1).
Section (H&E x40) showing mucinous columnar epithelium. There is presence of mucin within the wall and reactive inflammatory response.
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Histopathological examination confirmed simple mucocoele of the appendix (Figs. 2 and 3).
Section (H&E x40) showing a thin flattened mucosa with mucous columnar epithelium. Lymphoid aggregates are also seen in the wall.
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Histopathological examination confirmed simple mucocoele of the appendix (Figs. 2 and 3).