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Ectopic pregnancy as an etiologic agent in appendicitis.

M A Pelosi, J Apuzzio, L Iffy

    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |March 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Ectopic pregnancy may trigger acute appendicitis, a rare association. Examining the appendix during pelvic surgery for suspected pathology is advised.

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    Ectopic pregnancy.

    Canadian Medical Association journal·2010

    Area of Science:

    • Gynecology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • The co-occurrence of ectopic pregnancy and acute appendicitis is infrequently documented.
    • This report details two cases of simultaneous right tubal pregnancies and acute periappendicitis.

    Observation:

    • The presented cases suggest a potential inflammatory link between ectopic pregnancy and appendiceal inflammation.
    • Ectopic pregnancy may act as an etiological factor for acute appendicitis.

    Findings:

    • Simultaneous right tubal pregnancies and acute periappendicitis were observed in two patients.
    • The findings support the hypothesis that ectopic pregnancy can induce an inflammatory response in the appendix.

    Implications:

    • Routine examination of the appendix during pelvic surgeries for suspected pathology is recommended.
    • Consideration for concurrent appendectomy in cases of suspected appendiceal pathology during ectopic pregnancy surgery is advised.

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