Intussusception of the Appendix
Case description
Abstract: Intussusception of the appendix is a rare condition that can occasionally be observed at routine colonoscopy. Different clinical presentations have been described for appendiceal intussusception. Some mimic acute appendicitis, some present with typical symptoms of intussusception, and others are totally asymptomatic.
Because it can be mistaken for a neoplastic lesion, awareness of such lesions in differential diagnosis is important. Lack of proper diagnosis will lead to complications after endoscopic removal of such polyps. Here we demonstrate a patient with asymptomatic intussusception of the appendix. This article is part of an expert video encyclopedia.
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Keywords
Perforation; Polyp; Standard endoscopy; Video; Colonoscopy
Because it can be mistaken for a neoplastic lesion, awareness of such lesions in differential diagnosis is important. Lack of proper diagnosis will lead to complications after endoscopic removal of such polyps. Here we demonstrate a patient with asymptomatic intussusception of the appendix. This article is part of an expert video encyclopedia.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON OUR OPEN ACCESS VIDEO JOURNAL & ENCYCLOPEDIA HERE:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212097113701663
Keywords
Perforation; Polyp; Standard endoscopy; Video; Colonoscopy
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