Intussusception of the vermiform appendix

Richard A Dickson-Lowe, Dickson-Lowe RA, Richard Dickson-Lowe, Sherine M. Ibrahim, Ibrahim S, Sherine Ibrahim, Munthali L, Lamios Munthali, Hasan F, F. Hasan, Fazal Hasan
BMJ case reports · 2015 · vol. 2015 , pp. bcr2014207584 · doi:10.1136/bcr-2014-207584 · PMID:26184356 · PMC4513543 · W1831176485
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This case report describes a laparoscopic appendectomy for presumed appendicitis that revealed intussusception and infarction of the appendix caused by endometriosis, necessitating an open right hemicolectomy.

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Abstract

Appendicitis is a common presentation to an acute general surgical on call team. It can be a difficult diagnosis at times, particularly in sexually active young women, in whom it is often surgically challenging. This case is of a relatively straightforward diagnosis, taken for laparoscopic appendicectomy that resulted in performing an open right hemicolectomy for a necrotic, intussuscepted appendix. Histology ultimately revealed the cause of intussusception and resultant infarction of the appendix to be endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Appendicitis Appendix Cecal Diseases Colectomy Endometriosis Intussusception Laparoscopy Adult Appendectomy Appendicitis Appendicitis Appendicitis Appendix Cecal Diseases Cecal Diseases Cecal Diseases Cecal Diseases Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis

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