2021年10月26日 · Acute appendicitis is acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix not attributable to distinct inflammatory disorders, such as idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease.

Acute appendicitis, abbreviated AA, is an acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix. It is very common and keeps general surgeons busy. Bread 'n butter of general surgery. Interesting factoid: appendicitis is considered protective against ulcerative colitis. [1] [2] Short clinical DDx: Symptomatic Meckel diverticulum. Epiploic appendagitis.

2023年5月31日 · Interval appendectomy is performed in selective patients with risk factors but not in most patients (see Treatment section). It has a wide spectrum of histological findings including acute inflammation. Crohn’s-like features can often be seen in interval appendectomy specimen.

2024年2月12日 · Appendicitis is characterized by inflammation of the vermiform appendix and typically presents acutely within 24 hours. However, the presenting symptoms may be more indolent and less severe in cases with perforation with a contained abscess.

2023年10月10日 · Standard sections if the appendix appears inflamed and there are no signs of malignancy. Describe abnormal signs including: Serosa with a patchy purulent exudate. Appendicitis, with the lumen containing a blood-tinged purulent exudate.

Results: The function of the appendix is not clearly understood, although the presence of lymphatic tissue on it suggests a role in the immune system. The primary pathogenic event in most of patients with acute appendicitis is believed to be due to luminal obstruction. Although being logical and likely to be true, this theory has not been proven.

This report reviews the role of the anatomic pathologist in diagnosis when acute appendicitis is suspected clinically and discusses what is known of its pathology. The conclusions that can be legitimately drawn from the literature are emphasized.

2000年2月1日 · Contrary to popular belief, the best evidence indicates that obstruction is unlikely to be the primary cause, at least in the majority of cases. Ancillary techniques in the diagnosis of appendicitis, including laparoscopy and peritoneal aspiration cytology, are discussed.

2023年11月25日 · Acute appendicitis is a non-cancerous medical condition caused by acute inflammation in the appendix, a small finger-shaped organ that connects with your large bowel (colon) by a small opening. In most people, the appendix sits in the lower right abdomen just above your hip bone.

This review encompasses the pathology and diagnosis of acute non-specific appendicitis, as well as controversial issues such as the diagnosis of chronic appendicitis, the implications of granulomatous appendicitis, and the significance of a morphologically unremarkable appendectomy specimen in the clinical context of appendicitis.