Acute Eosinophilic Appendicitis: A prospective study in consecutive 400 appendectomy cases.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction: Acute eosinophilic appendicitis (AEA) is a rare type of appendicitis where the inflamed appendix infiltrates by eosinophil rather than neutrophil in the mascularis propria accompanied by edema. Acute eosinophilic appendicitis similar to the classical appendicitis in symptoms.The diagnosis of AEA cannot be made before surgery and the histopathological examination remains the gold standard for diagnosis. Purpose: To find out the incidence of AEA in reported cases. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was carried over a period of 12 months from January 2016 to December 2016 to find out the incidence of AEA in appendicectomy specimens received in the department of Pathology, S.P. Medical College, Bikaner,Rajasthan. Results: A total of 400 appendix specimens were received during the period January 2016 to December 2016. 10 out 400 appendectomy patients (2.5%) aged between 5 years to 60years showed AEA. Conclusion: From the study it was concluded that there is a need for complete workout of patient by clinician, to exclude other organ involvement and associated syndrome. Furthermore, there is a need to understand the pathogenesis of AEA.
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Dr. Vanita Kumar, Dr. Anuradha, Dr. Neelu Gupta
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