Endometriosis of the Appendix.
- Author:
Jin Hyung LEE
1
;
Nae Kyeong PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Gumi, Korea. DS5VYD@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Appendix;
Endometriosis;
Laparoscopy
- MeSH:
Appendicitis;
Appendix;
Endometriosis;
Female;
Humans;
Incidence;
Laparoscopy;
Pelvic Pain
- From:Soonchunhyang Medical Science
2013;19(1):23-25
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Endometriosis is a well-recognized gynecological condition in the reproductive age group. Endometriosis of the appendix is an entity of extragonadal endometriosis. The incidence of appendiceal endometriosis is lower than 1% among pathologies of pelvic endometriosis. Women can present with symptoms mimicking acute appendicitis or chronic pelvic pain. Diagnosis can be made only after a histopathological examination following the operation. We report here a case of appendiceal endometriosis, which were operated on for a prediagnosis of acute appendicitis, but postoperatively diagnosed as appendiceal endometriosis.
