Colonoscopic Diagnosis of Appendiceal Intussusception: A Case Report
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 680-682, 2005.
Article
Dans Anglais
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-25775
ABSTRACT
Intussusception of the appendix is an uncommon condition and the diagnosis is rarely made preoperatively. Intussusception of the appendix may mimic a neoplastic lesion. Colonoscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosis of the appendiceal intussusception. A 17-yr-old female admitted with repeated abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and febrile sensation. We diagnosed as appendiceal intussusception by colonoscopy, which showed a polypoid tumor (about 1.5 cm) in the cecum. This sessile polypoid mass looks like foreskin or glans. We present colonoscopic finding of appendiceal intussusception and review the literature.
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Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Appendice vermiforme
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Maladies du caecum
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Coloscopie
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Intussusception
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
Limites du sujet:
Adolescent
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Femelle
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Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Année:
2005
Type:
Article
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