Chronic appendicitis secondary to endometriosis: a case report

Yue Ming Huang, Yue Huang, Huang YM, Chuang Qi Chen, Chen CQ, Li Ding, Ding L, Xiao Jiang Yi, Yi XJ, He YL, Yu He, Yu Long He
International journal of colorectal disease · 2014 · vol. 30(2) , pp. 289–290 · doi:10.1007/s00384-014-1987-7 · PMID:25155617 · W2076281266
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This case report details chronic appendicitis caused by endometriosis, presenting a diagnostic challenge.

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This case report describes a patient presenting with chronic appendicitis symptoms who was subsequently diagnosed with endometriosis involving the appendix. The authors highlight that appendiceal endometriosis can mimic acute or chronic appendicitis, creating a significant diagnostic challenge for clinicians. Surgical intervention and histological examination confirmed the presence of endometrial tissue within the appendiceal wall as the underlying cause of the patient's condition. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically, it details a rare presentation where endometriotic implants in the appendix lead to chronic inflammatory symptoms requiring surgical management.

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endometriosis

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Appendicitis Endometriosis Adult Adult Appendectomy Appendectomy Appendicitis Appendicitis Appendicitis Chronic Disease Chronic Disease Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans

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