Endometriosis of the appendix presenting as acute appendicitis.
While endometriosis is fairly common, endometriosis of the appendix is a very rare occurrence. Correct pre-operative diagnosis is uncommon and definitive diagnosis is established by histology of the appendix. We present a case of endometriosis of the appendix that manifested as acute appendicitis in a 40-year-old woman.
Khoo
J J
JJ
Department of Pathology, Sultanah Aminah Hospital, Jalan Skudai, Johor Bahru, Johor 80100, Malaysia. jjoon60@hotmail.com
Ismail
M S A
MS
Tiu
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D000328:Adult; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001065:Appendix; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans