title: Agenesis of the appendix--case report.
abstract: Agenesis of the appendix is an exceedingly rare abnormality. When it does occur it may represent part of a more generalized ileocaeco-appendicular abnormality or it may occur as a localized event. A case is presented of a 23 year old lady with features of acute appendicitis in whom exploration revealed absence of the appendix and ileo-caecal lymphadenitis. The diagnosis should not be made without thorough exploration including full mobilization of the caecal area. Pre-operative diagnosis is only possible with laparoscopy.
authors.affiliation: Consultant Surgeon, Iyi Emu Hospital, Ogidi, Nigeria.
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Anyanwu
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D001065:Appendix / Q000002:abnormalities*; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008640:Mesenteric Lymphadenitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery