PERFORATION OF THE APPENDIX DURING PREGNANCY; A RARE COMPLICATION OF ENDOMETRIOSIS

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This case report describes a rare complication of endometriosis causing appendiceal perforation during the 35th week of pregnancy in a 23-year-old woman.

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Abstract

Perforation of the appendix in a 23-year-old Nigerian Igbo woman during the 35th week of pregnancy is reported. In the perforated area, the wall of the appendix was replaced largely by decidualized endometriotic tissue.

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

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Appendiceal Neoplasms Endometriosis Intestinal Perforation Pregnancy Complications Adult Appendiceal Neoplasms Appendix Appendix Endometriosis Female Humans Intestinal Perforation Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications

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