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Main imaging features of a mucocele of the appendix.
| Key imaging feature(s) | Imaging method(s) |
|---|---|
| Ovoid or pear-shaped cystic mass | Ultrasound/CT/MRI |
| Lesion arising from the cecum or separated from the right ovary | Ultrasound/CT/MRI |
| “Onion-skin” appearance | Ultrasound |
| Mural calcifications | Ultrasound/CT |
| Findings associated with malignancy: mural nodularity and irregular wall thickening | CT/MRI |
