Mucinous appendicular cystadenocarcinoma and pregnancy

Primary appendicular adenocarcinoma is rare. We report an unusual mucinous appendicular adenocarcinoma during pregnancy. To our knowledge, this is the second reported case in the literature. A mucinous appendicular cystoadeno carcinoma was discovered unexpectedly and coincidentally during a cesarean section performed in term pregnancy. An appendectomy was simultaneously per formed, followed by a right hemicolectomy. Given the exceptionally low inci dence tumors co-existing with pregnancy, we recommend a careful and complet e appendix examination during cesarean and postpartum sterilization, and su bsequent removal of tumors should they exist.