Appendiceal cystadenoma, the most common type of what has been generally termed 'mucocele' of the appendix, has unique clinical characteristics. In this study, three similar clinical manifestations of appendiceal cystadenoma are presented, with different subsequent management and diverse prognostic outcomes relating to the characteristics of the disease, the wishes of the patients, the medical workers and social factors. In this study, we provide details of three cases of appendiceal cystadenomas.
Keywords: appendiceal cystadenoma; pseudomyxoma peritonei; public health medical resources.