Appendiceal intussusception masquerading as an ileocolic intussusception

J Gastrointest Surg. 2012 May;16(5):1076-7. doi: 10.1007/s11605-012-1848-z. Epub 2012 Feb 28.

Abstract

Introduction: Appendiceal intussusception is rare occurring with an incidence of 0.1%. It is most commonly encountered in middle-aged females due to endometrial involvement of the appendix.

Clinical data: One-quarter of cases occur in the pediatric population where it is usually due to appendiceal inflammation.

Discussion: Classification of appendiceal intussusception (type I-V) is based on the level of appendiceal invagination. Appendectomy is the treatment of choice unless there is a concern for a neoplasm in which case a more extensive resection may be necessary. We report a 47-year-old with an appendiceal intussusception.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / diagnosis
  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Appendectomy / methods
  • Appendix*
  • Cecal Diseases / complications
  • Cecal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Cecal Diseases / surgery*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ileal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Ileal Diseases / surgery
  • Intussusception / diagnostic imaging
  • Intussusception / surgery*
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods