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Appendiceal intussusception masquerading as an ileocolic intussusception

Corey W Iqbal1, Ashwin S Kamath, Scott P Zietlow

  • 1Department of Surgery, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, MO, USA.

Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery : Official Journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
|February 29, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Appendiceal intussusception, a rare condition, typically affects middle-aged females. Treatment involves appendectomy, with further resection considered for suspected neoplasms.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Appendiceal intussusception is a rare condition with an incidence of 0.1%.
  • It most commonly affects middle-aged females, often due to endometrial involvement of the appendix.

Observation:

  • In the pediatric population, approximately 25% of appendiceal intussusception cases occur, usually secondary to appendiceal inflammation.
  • A classification system (Type I-V) categorizes appendiceal intussusception based on the degree of appendiceal invagination.

Findings:

  • Appendectomy is the standard treatment for appendiceal intussusception.
  • More extensive surgical resection may be required if a neoplasm is suspected.

Implications:

  • This case report highlights a 47-year-old patient with appendiceal intussusception.
  • Understanding the classification and treatment options is crucial for managing this rare condition.
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