Abstract |
A 37-year old male presented with an acute abdomen suggestive of an appendiceal perforation. Urgent laparotomy showed a duplicated appendix with one of the lumens involved with appendicitis and a focal peri-appendicular abscess while the other lumen had a localized appendiceal cancer. Recognition of congenital intestinal duplications in adults is important to avoid serious clinical consequences.
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Authors | Hugh J Freeman |
Journal | World journal of gastroenterology
(World J Gastroenterol)
Vol. 17
Issue 1
Pg. 135-6
(Jan 07 2011)
ISSN: 2219-2840 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 21218095
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Letter)
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Topics |
- Acute Disease
- Adult
- Appendiceal Neoplasms
(pathology, surgery)
- Appendicitis
(complications, pathology, surgery)
- Appendix
(abnormalities, pathology, surgery)
- Humans
- Male
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