Decidualized Endometriosis Causing Inversion of the Appendix, Massive Hemorrhage and Fetal Death

An extraordinary case of inversion of the appendix due to decidualized endometriosis is reported. A 35-year-old woman presented at 3 7 weeks of pregnancy with acute massive rectal hemorrhage and fetal death. A limited right hemicolectomy was performed. The cecum contained an inverted appendix with a...

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Main Authors: Anthony M Magliocco, Robert Mulloy, Roy M Preshaw, James K Kelly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1991-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1991/249547