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November 2024
Department of Pathology, Japanese Red Cross Aichi Medical Center Nagoya Daiichi Hospital, Nagoya, Japan.
A 54-year-old woman was referred to our hospital because of abnormal colonoscopic findings, including a submucosal protuberance at the appendiceal root. A biopsy showed no malignant findings. Computed tomography revealed a 20-mm cystic lesion with thick walls at the appendiceal root, suggestive of an appendiceal mucocele.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChronic appendicitis misdiagnosed as a periappendiceal orifice polyp: a case report.
J Med Case Rep
October 2024
Internal Medicine Department, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, 11942, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
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- Chronic appendicitis presents with vague abdominal pain and can often be misdiagnosed, potentially leading to serious complications if not identified correctly.
- A 55-year-old male experienced recurring mild right lower abdominal pain for two years, along with nausea and bloating, but no severe symptoms; tests eventually revealed chronic appendicitis with multiple appendicoliths.
- The case emphasizes the value of using advanced imaging, like CT scans, to accurately diagnose chronic appendicitis, especially when symptoms don’t align with typical cases.
The volcano sign and mucus outflow by colonoscopy - Low grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm.
Rev Esp Enferm Dig
October 2024
Medical Checkup, Naha City Hospital.
An 82-year-old woman presented with painless hematochezia. Colonoscopy revealed a submucosal tumor-like mass in the cecum. The appendiceal orifice was identified in the center of the prominence, showing the volcano sign.
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Cureus
September 2024
Gastroenterology, Borland Groover, Jacksonville, USA.
Appendiceal mucoceles are rare tumors with diverse presentations and clinical implications. Generally, mucoceles are discovered on imaging or intraoperatively, but, rarely, can be found on colonoscopy. Appendectomy is the recommended next step in management, followed by subsequent treatment according to guidelines dictated by pathology findings.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAppendiceal Bleeding, A Rare Yet Important Cause of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleed.
Eur J Case Rep Intern Med
September 2024
Department of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Balamand, Beirut, Lebanon.
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- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding represents 20-25% of all GI bleeds, with appendiceal bleeding being a rare but significant cause that can often be misdiagnosed.
- A 79-year-old female with acute gastrointestinal bleeding was found to have an appendiceal bleed due to an ulcer from a small appendicolith, managed successfully with laparoscopic appendectomy.
- Proper inspection of the appendix during colonoscopy is crucial for identifying sources of bleeding, and while surgical management is effective, alternative treatments may carry risks of complications like acute appendicitis.
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