Low-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm Presenting as Small Intestine Obstruction Due to Internal Hernia: A Case Report
This case illustrates that a locally invasive LAMN, even in the absence of peritoneal dissemination, can act as a lead point for an internal hernia and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of bowel obstruction and internal hernia, particularly in elderly patients.
Authors
- Morteza Tavasolizadeh
- Amir Mohammad Karrabi
Institutions
- Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Medical Case Reports Journal
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/imcrj.s579236
- Primary Topic
- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences