title: Unusual association of Meckel's diverticulum with double appendix - A rare finding.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Appendix duplication is an extremely rare congenital anomaly that is seen in 0.004-0.009% of appendectomy specimens. Duplicated appendix may be associated with number of congenital anomalies.
  
  
  METHODS
  In this case report, we are presenting a rare case of duplicated vermiform appendix with a co-existing Meckel's diverticulum.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Anomalies of appendix are rare and duplication of vermiform appendix is extremely rare. In 1936, Cave classified appendiceal duplication for the first time which was modified by Wallbridge in 1963 into three types. Concomitant malformations or duplications of the large intestine or the genitourinary system may be present, especially in types B1 and C probably due to their similar embryological origin. Here we are presenting a very rare case report of type B1 appendix anomaly associated with Meckel's diverticulum.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Surgeons should be aware of these conditions because of the possible clinical implications.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha 753003, India. Electronic address: drsangram83@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Sangram Keshari
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Panda
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha 753003, India. Electronic address: prasadc_dr@yahoo.co.in.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Prasad
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha 753003, India. Electronic address: roshni939@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Roshni
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tirkey
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha 753003, India. Electronic address: drvrajesh1@gmail.com.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Rajesh
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha 753003, India. Electronic address: drjnms@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Jagadananda
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mishra
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha 753003, India. Electronic address: dora.rajesh@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Rajesh Kumar
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Dora
keywords: Adenocarcinoma of the colon; Appendiceal diverticulosis; Congenital anomalies; Meckel's diverticulum