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Pathology of the appendix.

G M Khan1, I A Grillo, S A Abu-Eshy

  • 1College of Medicine, King Saud University and Assir Central, Abha, Saudi Arabia.

Journal of the National Medical Association
|January 11, 2001
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This audit of appendectomy specimens found 74.7% inflamed appendices, with higher normal appendix rates in females. Schistosomal appendicitis was noted in Egyptian males, aligning with general schistosomiasis prevalence.

Area of Science:

  • Pathology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
  • Understanding appendiceal pathology variations is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
  • Prevalence of certain conditions like schistosomiasis can influence appendicitis etiology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To audit appendectomy specimens and analyze diagnostic rates.
  • To investigate demographic variations in appendicitis and normal appendix findings.
  • To identify the incidence of specific pathologies like schistosomal appendicitis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective audit of 3374 appendectomy specimens.
  • Analysis of diagnoses including inflamed appendix, normal appendix, and alternative pathologies.

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  • Stratification of findings by nationality and sex.

    • Main Results:

    • A 74.7% diagnosis rate for inflamed appendix was observed.
    • Normal appendix rates ranged from 7.8% to 22.5%, with higher prevalence in females.
    • High incidence of schistosomal appendicitis noted in Egyptian males.

    Conclusions:

    • Appendicitis diagnosis rates are significant, with notable variations in normal appendix findings.
    • Schistosomal appendicitis is a relevant diagnosis in endemic populations.
    • The spectrum of appendiceal pathologies aligns with existing literature.