Appendix

Appendix rupture: Rupture of appendix.
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APPENDIX - A worm-shaped process projecting from the blind end of the cecum.
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The appendix testis referrs to a congenital appendage that is located along the testis. This appendage has no function, yet more than half of all boys are born with them. Torsion of the appendix testis occurs when an appendage twists.
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Appendix (appendicitis)
Abdominal aorta (aneurysm or rupture)
Reproductive organs (In women, infection or injury of ovaries, uterus, or vagina may cause abdominal pain.
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Appendix Removal (Appendectomy)
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Appendix removal is necessary in cases of acute appendicitis. Symptoms of acute appendicitis include:
Abdominal pain (located in the lower right side)
Fever
Reduced appetite
Nausea and vomiting ...
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AppendixA portion of intestine attached to the cecum.
CecumThe first part of the large bowel.
CongenitalRefers to a disorder which is present at birth.
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Appendix B outlines the clinical procedure followed in performing an endometrial biopsy. It is important for the sampling device to reach the fundus to obtain an adequate sample for an accurate histologic examination.
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A finger-like appendage near the junction of the large intestine and the small intestine.
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The appendix is a small, worm-shaped off-shoot of the large intestine that has no known function. Appendicitis develops when the appendix—for reasons that are still unclear—becomes inflamed.
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The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch that projects out from your colon on the lower right side of your abdomen. If it gets clogged or obstructed, it may become inflamed and filled with pus.
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The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch of intestinal tissue extending from the cecum, which is the first part of the large intestine.
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The appendix is a pouch at the junction of the small and large intestines. It is the size of a small finger. The pouch is lined with a mucous membrane that produces a clear secretion. This organ has no known function.
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Your appendix is a small, finger-shaped sac that is attached to your large intestine. Experts do not know what the appendix does, but most of the time it does not cause problems.
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IF THE APPENDIX RUPTURES, the infection will spill into the abdominal cavity, causing peritonitis. Take him to a hospital immediately, so he does not die!
TREATMENT"
- Do not wait. Call a physician.
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focused appendix computed tomography (FACT) Diagnostic technique for reliably ruling in/ruling out acute appendicitis by injecting dye in the right lower-abdominal quadrant and visualizing the area with CT scan.
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In animals, the appendix plays a vital role in the breakdown and digestion of vegetable matter. But it appears to be redundant in humans - and we can live quite happily without it.
What causes it?
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Occasionally, an appendix will rupture prior to its removal, spilling its contents into the abdominal cavity. Peritonitis or a generalized infection in the abdomen will occur.
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[57] Most carcinoid tumors of the appendix are small, localized tumors and simple appendectomy is the therapy of choice.
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The standard treatment is to remove the appendix. The surgery, called an appendectomy, should be done as soon as possible to reduce the risk of the appendix rupturing.
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Appendectomy - Learn what the appendix is, complications, symptoms, diagnosis of appendicitis, and how an appendectomy is done Source:MedicineNet ...
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The liver, gall bladder, appendix, uterus and ovaries are the most common ones that are examined this way. The appearance of these organs is often all that is necessary to establish an accurate diagnosis of the problem. This is what you had done.
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Abdominal pain can be caused by a blockage or swelling of your appendix, chemicals and swelling that irritate nerves and body tissues, stretching of nerve fibers, infection with bacteria, or an irritation from stomach acids.
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A slow-growing type of tumor usually found in the gastrointestinal system (most often in the appendix), and sometimes in the lungs or other sites.
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Appendicitis is a painful condition which usually requires removal of the appendix. This article outlines the symptoms and treatment of the condition.
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Lymphoid aggregates in the appendix and large intestine.
Lymphoid tissue accumulating with age in the stomach.
Small lymphoid aggregates in the oesophagus.
Diffusely distributed lymphoid cells and plasma cells in the lamina propria of the gut.
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In older children, gastroenteritis may be a cause of paralytic ileus, which is sometimes associated with peritonitis and a ruptured appendix.
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Actinomycosis also sometimes affects the lungs, appendix, or the pelvic region, especially in women with certain kinds of intrauterine devices. Treatment consists of prolonged therapy with massive doses of penicillin and drainage by surgery.
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