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Appendiceal obstruction by a toothpick removed at colonoscopy.

S J Meltzer, M D Goldberg, R M Meltzer

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    A toothpick lodged in the appendix caused intestinal obstruction, mimicking colon cancer. Colonoscopy successfully removed the foreign body, highlighting a rare cause of appendiceal issues.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Appendiceal obstruction can present with symptoms mimicking colon carcinoma.
    • Foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal tract are uncommon causes of obstruction.