Mega appendix: One of the Longest Appendix Discovered within Appendicular Lump
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
The vermiform appendix is an organ connected to caecum at the convergence of the three taeniae of the colon, varies widely in its location, size and function. The normal length of appendix varies from 6-8 cm. various pathologies are related to appendix like acute appendicitis, appendicular lump, and appendicular abscess. We here report the largest appendix removed measuring about ten 25 cm (10 inches) in length from a patient who presented with a diagnosis of appendicular lump. The patient was operated in emergency surgery department. The patient is fit postoperatively. Keywords: longest, Appendix, Appendicular lump, 25 cm.
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Dr. Rajkumar, Sharma Neeraj, Umair. M, Lal Ravi
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