Articles Related to Appendix
Gangliocytic Paraganglioma of the Appendix; A Rare Case Report and Review
Gangliocytic paraganglioma (GP) (nonchromaffin paraganglioma, paraganglioma) is a morphologically distinct tumor
most commonly occurring in the second part of the duodenum in the proximity of ampulla of Vater. We herein, present
a case report of appendiceal mass in a 16-year-old male who presented with recurrent right iliac fossa pain and steno sing
cecal tumor on CT abdomen. He underwent right hemicolectomy and histopathological examination of appendix showed
infiltration of appendiceal wall with gangliocytic paraganglioma. To our knowledge this is the first reported case of
gangliocytic paraganglioma of appendix in our area.
A Rare Coexistence: Omphalomesenteric Remnant with Appendix and Caecum Duplication
The nutrition source of developing embryo at early stages is the omphalomesenteric duct which obliterates latter. Failure of this obliteration process brings on omphalomesenteric remnants.
Retained Mesoappendix Fat Nodule Mimicking Appendicitis
Appendicectomy is one of the commonest emergency surgery performed across the globe. Long term complication post appendicectomy are rare. Chronic pain post operatively can be a debilitating problem, often without identifiable underlying cause.