| Literature DB >> 22096677 |
Abdulaziz Saleem1, Paula Navarro, John L Munson, Jason Hall.
Abstract
Endometriosis of the appendix is an entity of extragonadal endometriosis. It commonly affects women in the childbearing age with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations. Women can present with symptoms mimicking acute appendicitis or chronic pelvic pain. The surgical management varies from simple appendectomy to right hemicolectomy depending on the clinical findings. We report 3 cases of endometriosis of the appendix presenting with appendiceal intussusception. The surgical literature is reviewed and current surgical management is discussed.Entities:
Keywords: Appendix; Case report; Endometriosis; Intussusception
Year: 2010 PMID: 22096677 PMCID: PMC3199711 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2010.11.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Surg Case Rep ISSN: 2210-2612