title: Appendiceal intussusception from endometriosis: endoscopic and laparoscopic approach.
abstract: Appendiceal intussusception is an rare diagnosis that may be found on imaging or at the time of surgery, as seen in this case of a 33-year-old female presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms. Images are presented with differential diagnosis as well as treatment options.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, St. Luke's University Hospital , Bethlehem, PA , USA.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Birriel
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, St. Luke's University Hospital , Bethlehem, PA , USA.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, St. Luke's University Hospital , Bethlehem, PA , USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Eyvazzadeh
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001065:Appendix / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000379:methods; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D033162:Incidental Findings; D007443:Intussusception / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
keywords: Appendix; Colonoscopy; Endometriosis; Intussusception; Laparoscopy