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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • The differential diagnosis of a caecal mass is extensive, necessitating the consideration of various appendiceal pathologies.
  • Appendiceal intussusception is a rare condition that can present as a caecal mass.

Observation:

  • A 37-year-old woman presented with recurrent right iliac fossa pain.
  • Computed tomography revealed a caecal mass, suggestive of appendiceal intussusception, confirmed pathologically.

Findings:

  • Complete appendiceal intussusception typically appears as a polypoid lesion at the appendiceal orifice.
  • This condition requires careful consideration in the differential diagnosis of caecal masses.

Implications:

  • Accurate diagnosis of appendiceal intussusception is vital, particularly during colonoscopy.
  • Misidentification and subsequent removal of this lesion can lead to severe caecal perforation or hemorrhage.