Secondary Torsion of Vermiform Appendix with Mucinous Cystadenoma
Torsion of the vermiform appendix is a rare disorder, which causes abdominal symptoms indistinguishable from acute appendicitis. We report a case (a 34-year-old male) of secondary torsion of the vermiform appendix with mucinous cystadenoma. This case was characterized by mild inflammatory responses,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2007-06-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.comArticle/FullText/104679 |