Invagination of the vermiform appendix. A report of two cases associated with endometriosis.

J. Geerdsen, Geerdsen J, C Axelsson, C. K. Axelsson, Axelsson C, F Weile, Weile F
Acta chirurgica Scandinavica · 1976 · vol. 142(5) , pp. 417–9 · PMID:988701 · W2398753100
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This report describes two cases of appendix invagination associated with endometriosis and discusses its classification, incidence, etiology, and diagnosis, suggesting it be considered in obscure abdominal cases with recurrent right lower quadrant pain.

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Abstract

Two cases of invagination of the Vermiform appendix associated with endometriosis are presented. Classification, incidence, etiology, symptomatology, diagnosis and treatment are discussed. The literature is reviewed in brief, and it is concluded that the possibility of invagination of the Vermiform appendix should be considered in obsure abdominal cases with recurrent right lower quadrant pain.

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endometriosis

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Appendiceal Neoplasms Appendix Endometriosis Intussusception Adult Appendiceal Neoplasms Appendicitis Appendicitis Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Female Gastritis Gastritis Humans Intestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Neoplasms Intussusception

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