Endometriosis apendicular: una inusual localización de endometriosis extragenital

Felipe Arbelález Casas, Angela María Stemberg, Nidia Angélica Vásquez Trujillo
In: Revista Colombiana de Obstetricia y Ginecología · 1999 · vol. 50(4) , pp. 255–257 · doi:10.18597/rcog.1016 · W2612966810
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Appendiceal endometriosis is an uncommon extra-genital manifestation that can mimic appendicitis and requires laparoscopic treatment to prevent complications.

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This case report describes a rare instance of extragenital endometriosis localized in the appendix, a condition that is typically asymptomatic but can present clinically as acute appendicitis. The authors highlight that laparoscopic surgery serves as the preferred treatment modality for managing this specific localization due to its low morbidity and ability to prevent future complications such as perforation or adhesions. The paper emphasizes the importance of recognizing this unusual presentation to ensure appropriate surgical intervention and avoid adverse outcomes associated with delayed diagnosis. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically focusing on an atypical extragenital manifestation involving the appendix.

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La endometriosis apendicular es un hallazgo infrecuente del compromiso extragenital de la enfermedad. Es usualmente asintomática, aunque puede generar un cuadro clínico de apendicitis. Su tratamiento, una vez realizado el diagnóstico, puede evitar complicaciones posteriores, ya sea por perforación o adherencias. La laparoscopia se constituye en una alternativa de elección para su manejo, con una mínima morbilidad para la paciente.
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Endometriosis apendicular: una inusual localización de endometriosis extragenital DOI: https://doi.org/10.18597/rcog.1016Palabras clave: Endometriosis, Apéndice, LaparoscopiaResumen La endometriosis apendicular es un hallazgo infrecuente del compromiso extragenital de la enfermedad. Es usualmente asintomática, aunque puede generar un cuadro clínico de apendicitis. Su tratamiento, una vez realizado el diagnóstico, puede evitar complicaciones posteriores, ya sea por perforación o adherencias. La laparoscopia se constituye en una alternativa de elección para su manejo, con una mínima morbilidad para la paciente. Biografía del autor/a Felipe Arbelález Casas Ginecólogo y Obstetra, Coordinador de la Unidad de Endoscopia Ginecológica. Angela María Stemberg Ginecóloga y obstetra. Miembro de la Unidad de Endoscopia Ginecológica. Nidia Angélica Vásquez Trujillo Residente III año Ginecología y Obstetricia. Referencias bibliográficas Jubanyik K J, Comité F. Exh.apelvic Endometriosis. Obs mt Gynecol Clin North Am, 1997; 24:411-440 . . Markham S M, Carpenter S E, Roe k J A. Extrapelvic Endometriosis. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am, 1997;24:260-275. Oral E, Arici A. Pathogenesis of Endometriosis. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 1997 ;24:219-231. Prystowsky J B, Strykers J, Ujiki G T et al. Gastrointestinal Endometrio sis. Arch Surg. 1988;123:855-857. Mittal N K, Choudhury S P, Cortez J A. Endometriosis of the Appendix Presenting as acute Appendicitis. Am J Surg , 1981 ; 142:519-521. Weew J C, Ray J E. Endometriosis of the Bowel. Obstet Gynecol. 1987 ; 69:727-730. The American Fertility Society. Revised Classification of endometriosis: 1985. Fertil Steril 1985;43 :351-354. Biberoglu P, Berghman J, Pain Classification of Endometriosis. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1981 ; 139: 645-654. Panzer S, Pitt HA, Wallach E E, Intussuuception of the appendix due to endometriosis. Am J Gastroenterol. 1995;90:1892- 1893. Shome G P, Nagaraju M,Munis A. Appendiceal Endometriosispresenting as massive Lower intestinal hemorrhaeg. Am J Gastroenterol.1995 :90 :1881 - 1883. Pitáaway D, Appendectomy in the Surgical Treatment of Endometriosis. Obstet Gynecol, 1983 ;61:421-423 . Lueken R P, Moeller C P, Heeckt B. Review of 4 7 Laparoscopic Appendectomies. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. Cómo citar Descargas Descargas Publicado Número Sección Licencia Derechos de autor 2016 Revista Colombiana de Obstetricia y Ginecología Esta obra está bajo una licencia internacional Creative Commons Atribución-NoComercial-SinDerivadas 4.0. | Estadísticas de artículo | | |---|---| | Vistas de resúmenes | | | Vistas de PDF | | | Descargas de PDF | | | Vistas de HTML | | | Otras vistas |

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