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Appendiceal intussusception due to endometriosis presenting as acute right lower quadrant pain

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Appendiceal intussusception is a rare condition characterized by the telescoping or invagination of a portion or the entire appendix into the caecum or within the appendix itself. Diagnosing appendiceal intussusception can be challenging due to its rarity, non-specific symptoms, and lack of awareness among physicians. We present a case report of appendiceal intussusception caused by endometriosis presenting with recurrent abdominal pain in a young female that was initially missed on CT scan and laparoscopy and eventually diagnosed on CT enterography.

Source: BJR|case reports

DOI: 10.1093/bjrcr/uaae032

Authors: Ahmed O. El Sadaney, Ariel D Sandhu, Ahmad Parvinian, Avinash Nehra, Garima Suman

Institution: Mayo Clinic

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $670