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Acute Mono-appendicitis in a Case of Duplex Appendix: A Rare Finding
Ahmet Akbaş1, Nadir Adnan Hacim1, Fatih Daşiran2
1Department of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Appendiceal duplication, an extremely rare condition, involves having two appendixes. This case highlights double appendicitis, where both appendixes required surgical removal, emphasizing the need for surgeon awareness of this rare anomaly.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Anatomy
Background:
- Appendiceal duplication is a rare congenital anomaly.
- Diagnosis in adulthood is often incidental during surgery for other conditions.
Observation:
- A 31-year-old male presented with symptoms of acute appendicitis.
- Intraoperative findings revealed two appendixes arising from separate bases of the cecum.
- One appendix showed signs of perforation, while the other appeared normal; they were adhered apically.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with double appendicitis.
- Successful appendicectomy was performed for both appendixes.
Implications:
- Surgeons must consider appendiceal duplication in cases of suspected appendicitis.
- Awareness of this rare anatomic variation is crucial to prevent surgical complications.
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