A Case of Appendiceal Endometriosis Diagnosed as Acute Appendicitis and Treated With Laparoscopic Appendectomy The Cureus Journal of Medical Science
Appendiceal endometriosis is an uncommon manifestation of extrapelvic endometriosis that can clinically and radiologically mimic acute appendicitis. We report the case of a 41-year-old woman who presented with acute right …
Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent disease affecting women of reproductive age. Although extragenital involvement is not uncommon, appendiceal endometriosis is a rare entity that may present with acute abdominal pain, …
Background/Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory systemic disease that commonly affects bowel structures, including the appendix, where it may mimic or coexist with chronic appendicitis. Visual inspection alone often fails …
A 45-year-old female presented to the Emergency Department with acute right lower quadrant (RLQ) pain. Her past medical history was significant for heavy menstrual bleeding and moderate dysmenorrhea, though a …
Appendiceal endometriosis (AE) is a rare condition, with a prevalence ranging from 0.05 % to 1.7 % in patients with endometriosis. It represents <1 % of cases of acute appendicitis …
An 82-year-old woman presented with painless hematochezia. Colonoscopy revealed a submucosal tumor-like mass in the cecum. The appendiceal orifice was identified in the center of the prominence, showing the volcano …