Endometriosis of the appendix

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This paper describes a case of endometriosis affecting the appendix, detailing its pathological findings and clinical presentation.

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Abstract

Twelve cases of endometriosis of the vermiform appendix are discribed and reviewed. The incidence of 0.80 per cent is higher than has been previously reported. None of the patients displayed symptoms of acute appendicitis, however, five (42 per cent) patients had symptoms suggestive of chronic or cyclic appendicitis. Laboratory tests were nondiagnostic of this lesion. There did not appear to be a correlation between the histologic location of the endometriosis and the symptoms of chronic or cyclic appendicitis. All cases of endometriosis of the appendix were discovered as a result of incidental appendectomy.

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endometriosis

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Appendix Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Adult Appendectomy Appendicitis Appendicitis China China Female Hawaii Humans Japan Japan Menstruation Disturbances Menstruation Disturbances Middle Aged Philippines Philippines

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