Endometriosis of the appendix presenting as acute appendicitis

JJ Khoo, MSA Ismail, CC Tiu
Correspondence: Dr Khoo Joon Joon, jjoon60@hotmail.com

ABSTRACT
While endometriosis is fairly common, endometriosis of the appendix is a very rare occurrence. Correct pre-operative diagnosis is uncommon and definitive diagnosis is established by histology of the appendix. We present a case of endometriosis of the appendix that manifested as acute appendicitis in a 40-year-old woman.

Keywords: acute appendicitis, appendix, endometriosis
Singapore Med J 2004; 45(9): 435-436