A rare cause of acute appendicitis: Endometriosis on the appendix vermiformis
This report describes a rare case of acute appendicitis caused by endometriosis foci obstructing the appendix vermiformis lumen, contrasting with the more common fecalith obstruction.
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This case report describes a rare instance of acute appendicitis caused by intraepithelial endometriosis foci in the appendix vermiformis. While fecaliths are the most common cause of luminal obstruction leading to appendicitis, this paper highlights an unusual etiology where endometrial tissue induces blockage. The authors present surgical findings that confirm endometriosis as the underlying pathophysiological mechanism for the acute abdominal presentation. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically illustrating its rare manifestation within the appendix causing acute appendicitis.
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