Endometriosis of the appendix presenting as acute appendicitis

Vijay K. Mittal, V K Mittal, Sajal P. Choudhury, S P Choudhury, J A Cortez, Joseph A. Cortez
American journal of surgery · 1981 · vol. 142(4) , pp. 519–521 · doi:10.1016/0002-9610(81)90389-5 · PMID:7283059 · W2088445939
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This case report details the presentation of endometriosis within the appendix, mimicking symptoms of acute appendicitis and requiring surgical intervention.

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endometriosis

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Appendiceal Neoplasms Appendicitis Endometriosis Acute Disease Adolescent Adult Appendiceal Neoplasms Appendiceal Neoplasms Appendicitis Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Middle Aged

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