Intussusception of the appendix is a rare occurrence. Due to the similarity of its symptoms with appendicitis, preoperative diagnosis of this condition is extremely difficult. In this report, we present appendiceal intussusception with histological melanosis coli that occurred in a patient on long-term anthranoid laxative use for chronic constipation. Melanosis coli in the appendiceal tissue, as an indicator of chronic laxative intake, may be a clue implying that the appendical exposure to hyperperistalsis for a long time in our case led to the intussusception. We conclude that colonoscopy may help in preoperative diagnosis of appendiceal intussusception in patients with suspicious appendicitis, particularly in those using laxative medication.
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