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Acute diverticulitis of the appendix is an exceptionally rare condition and reported in 0.004%–2% of appendicectomies. It presents usually when complicated with perforation and bleeding.
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We concluded that because of strong malignant association, such as mucinous neoplasm, carcinoid and Pseudomyxoma peritoneii.
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it would be recommended that all appendix specimens should inspect during and after surgery and concurrent examination of the peritoneal cavity is recommended.
Mutee Ur Rehman
Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore
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This page is a summary of: Unexpected histopathology of acute appendicitis, International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, January 2017, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.06.064.
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