One Case of Ileocecal Endometriosis Misdiagnosed with Appendicitis and Literature Review
This paper presents a case of ileocecal endometriosis misdiagnosed as appendicitis, discussing diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis based on literature review.
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This case report and literature review examines a patient with ileocecal endometriosis who was initially misdiagnosed with appendicitis before undergoing laparoscopic surgery. The authors highlight that diagnosis of this specific subtype often relies on postoperative pathology due to overlapping clinical symptoms with acute abdominal conditions. They note that while the lesions are benign, they possess implantation capabilities, and treatment typically involves surgical excision or conservative drug therapy, resulting in generally favorable patient outcomes. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically focusing on the diagnostic challenges and management of intestinal involvement at the ileocecal region.
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