Appendiceal Intussusception: A Rare Diagnosis and the Role of Imaging in Its Detection.

ABSTRACT: Appendiceal intussusception is a rare condition characterized by the invagination of the appendix into the base of the cecum. In some cases, this condition can lead to obstruction, ischemia, and perforation. It is more common in elderly patients, particularly women, and is often associated with the presence of a lesion, benign or malignant, acting as a "lead point." This case report details the emergency management of a 54-year-old female patient with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The physical examination was unremarkable, as were the laboratory tests. However, ultrasound revealed a small amount of fluid in the pelvis, leading to further investigation with a CT scan which showed appendiceal intussusception with significant wall edema, fluid in the surrounding fatty tissue, a

SUBMITTER: Milosevic S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11816855 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature