Two cases of low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) mimicking ovarian tumors successfully treated with laparoscopic surgery

• Published in: FUKUSHIMA JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE p. 24-00051
• Main Authors: Anjo, Kazuki, Yazawa, Hiroyuki, Ojima, Tsukasa Sanpei, Yazawa, Riho, Inazuki, Akari
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan THE FUKUSHIMA SOCIETY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE 2025
• Subjects: laparoscopic surgery; low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN); ovarian tumor; preoperative diagnosis; pseudomyxoma peritonei; low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN); preoperative diagnosis; pseudomyxoma peritonei; laparoscopic surgery; ovarian tumor

We report two cases of low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) mimicking ovarian tumors that were treated with laparoscopic surgery. Case 1: A 57-year-old woman was referred to our hospital because of a pelvic mass noted during physical examination. Imaging revealed an oval, cystic, 81×39-mm...