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[Acute appendicitis in a boy with an earlier appendectomy and a second appendix].

B A Geurts¹, A B B van Rijn, I A Koelma

¹Ziekenhuis Bronovo, afd. Heelkunde, Den Haag.

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Summary

A rare case of double appendix (appendiceal duplication) was diagnosed in a teenage boy presenting with acute appendicitis. Surgical removal of both inflamed appendices led to a full recovery, highlighting the importance of recognizing this rare condition.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Pathology
Congenital Abnormalities

Background:

Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
Appendiceal duplication is an extremely rare congenital anomaly.

Observation:

A 17-year-old male presented with symptoms of acute appendicitis.
Previous appendectomy was noted, but symptoms recurred.
Exploratory laparotomy revealed a second, inflamed appendix.

Findings:

Pathological examination confirmed the presence of two distinct appendices, both inflamed.
The patient underwent successful appendectomy for the second appendix.
Appendiceal duplication can occur with other congenital abnormalities.

Implications:

Awareness of appendiceal duplication is crucial for accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.
Delayed diagnosis of appendiceal duplication can lead to complications.
This case underscores the importance of thorough investigation in recurrent abdominal pain.