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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Bleeding from a caecal mass is a frequent surgical presentation.
  • Common etiologies include tumors, diverticulitis, inflammation, and vascular malformations.

Observation:

  • A case of a submucosal bleeding caecal mass was encountered in an emergency setting.
  • The mass was identified as an appendiceal faecolith protruding into the caecum.

Findings:

  • Appendiceal faecoliths are rarely reported as a cause of caecal bleeding.
  • This presentation is uncommon, particularly in emergency surgical practice.

Implications:

  • This case expands the differential diagnosis for submucosal caecal masses presenting with bleeding.
  • Highlights the need for thorough investigation in emergency settings to identify rare causes of gastrointestinal hemorrhage.