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[Ileo-caeco-appendicular agenesis. 1 case].

J S Valla1, N el Gharbi, N Daoud

  • 1Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique, Hôpital Lenval, Nice.

Chirurgie Pediatrique
|January 1, 1989
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Congenital absence of the appendix is a rare condition. Thorough exploration of the ileocecal area is crucial for diagnosis, as imaging may be normal.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Case Report

Background:

  • Congenital absence of the vermiform appendix is an exceedingly rare condition.
  • Diagnosis is challenging due to non-specific symptoms and normal initial imaging.
  • This case highlights the importance of surgical exploration for definitive diagnosis.

Observation:

  • A 16-year-old female presented with a two-year history of abdominal pain.
  • Initial investigations including abdominal radiography and echography were unremarkable.
  • Surgical exploration revealed absence of the appendix and abnormal adhesions.

Findings:

  • Agenesis of the vermiform appendix was confirmed during laparotomy.
  • The patient's abdominal pain was attributed to the condition and associated adhesions.

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  • Post-operative recovery was uneventful.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores that congenital absence of the appendix, though rare, must be considered in cases of unexplained abdominal pain.
    • Laparoscopy is suggested as a potential diagnostic tool prior to open surgery.
    • Thorough intraoperative examination of the ileocecal region is essential to confirm or exclude appendiceal agenesis.