Miscellaneous Conditions of the Appendix

Robert P. Eckstein
In: Morson and Dawson's Gastrointestinal Pathology · 2012 · pp. 502–507 · doi:10.1002/9781118399668.ch31 · W1544443125
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This paper describes various non-appendicitis and non-tumorous conditions of the appendix, including developmental abnormalities, diverticulitis, torsion, intussusception, endometriosis, cystic fibrosis, foreign bodies, and melanosis.

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A variety of conditions of the appendix come to the pathologist's attention from time to time, other than appendicitis and tumours. This chapter deals first with developmental abnormalities, including agenesis and duplication. The appendix may be affected by diverticulitis, torsion and intussusception, conditions that may be considered as ‘appendicitis’ at patient presentation, but are pathologically distinct and have different natural histories and clinical implications. A number of conditions peculiar to females, most commonly endometriosis, are presented. Other conditions dealt with are cystic fibrosis, foreign bodies and appendiceal melanosis.

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