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Duplication of appendix vermiformis: a case in a child
E Eroglu1, E Erdogan, G Gundogdu
1Cerraphasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Paediatric Surgery, University of Istanbul, Turkey.
Insights
Appendiceal duplication is a rare congenital anomaly. This case highlights a large appendiceal duplication in a child presenting with acute abdomen, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis and classification.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Congenital Malformations
- Gastrointestinal Radiology
Background:
- Appendiceal anomalies, particularly duplications, are exceptionally rare congenital malformations.
- Typically diagnosed incidentally in adults, childhood detection often indicates severe associated anomalies.
Observation:
- A rare case of a large (15 x 13 cm) appendiceal duplication in a child presenting with acute abdomen.
- The absence of other significant congenital pathologies was noted in this specific case.
Findings:
- The study details the differentiation of this appendiceal duplication from appendiceal and cecal diverticula.
- A comprehensive classification of appendiceal duplications is presented, supported by a literature review.
Implications:
- This case underscores the variability in presentation of appendiceal duplication, even in the pediatric population.
- Accurate diagnostic differentiation and classification are crucial for appropriate management of appendiceal anomalies.
Abstract:
Appendiceal anomalies are extremely rare malformations that are usually found in adult population as an incidental finding during laparotomy due to another reason. When appendiceal duplications are detected in childhood, almost all the patients have serious associated intestinal, genito-urinary or vertebral malformations. Presented herein are a case of a huge (15 x 13 cm mass) appendiceal duplication in a child causing acute abdomen without an accompanying pathology, its differentiation from appendiceal and caecal diverticulum, and classification of appendiceal duplications with the review of literature.