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Duplication cyst of the appendix: a proposal for modification of the Cave-Wallbridge classification.

Authors :
Cundy, Thomas P.
Burns, Elaine M.
Cohen, Patrizia
Teare, Julian
Darzi, Ara
Source :
ANZ Journal of Surgery; Sep2016, Vol. 86 Issue 9, p731-732, 2p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 32-year-old woman with two similar episodes of acute right iliac fossa pain for four period. It discusses the results of her clinical examination, routine blood tests, ultrasound scan and histopathological examination. The patient was diagnosed with appendiceal duplication with benign mucinous cyst of the second rudimentary appendix.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14451433
Volume :
86
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
ANZ Journal of Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
117808506
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.12778