Endometriosis presenting as acute appendicitis

Rubio PA, Pedro A. Rubio, P A Rubio, Farrell EM, Edward M. Farrell, E M Farrell, Alvarez BA, B. Antonio Alvarez, B A Alvarez, G Rowe, Rowe G
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · 1978 · vol. 15(6) , pp. 559–560 · doi:10.1002/j.1879-3479.1977.tb00757.x · PMID:29811 · W2405464084
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This report details a rare case where endometriosis mimicked acute appendicitis, leading to appendectomy with positive outcomes.

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Abstract

A rare case of endometriosis presenting as acute appendicitis is reported. Appendectomy was performed with excellent results.

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endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Appendicitis Endometriosis Adult Adult Appendectomy Appendectomy Appendicitis Appendicitis Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans

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