Endometriosis of the appendix mimicking appendicitis: Histomorphology and case report: Histomorphology and case report

Ari Sudewa Ida Bagus; Dewi Rahayu Luh; Caka Gunantara Ida Bagus; Sagita Dewi Ni Luh Gde

doi:10.15562/ism.v14i2.1766

Endometriosis of the appendix mimicking appendicitis: Histomorphology and case report

Histomorphology and case report

Ida Bagus Ari Sudewa ,

Luh Dewi Rahayu ,

Ida Bagus Caka Gunantara ,

Ni Luh Gde Sagita Dewi ,

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15562/ism.v14i2.1766 |
Published: 2023-08-28

Abstract

Introduction: Even though endometriosis is relatively common among women of reproductive age, endometriosis of the appendix is rare. It has various clinical presentations and sometimes mimics appendicitis. Diagnosis is made from microscopic examination.

Case Description: Here, we report a case of a 42-year-old woman with severe right lower abdominal pain. An appendectomy was performed, and the tissue specimen was analyzed. Endometrial glands and stroma were found in the muscularis propria and serosa. The diagnosis of appendiceal endometriosis was established histologically.

Conclusion: Endometriosis of the appendix is a rare case. It can mimic appendicitis and is hard to detect preoperatively. A histopathology examination was recommended to confirm the diagnosis.

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Endometriosis of the appendix mimicking appendicitis: Histomorphology and case report

Histomorphology and case report

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