Neuroma of the appendix; an unusual histopathological finding in a case of appendicitis

Abstract Text This is a case report of a young male patient who presented with features of acute abdomen, upon which a clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis was made, and for which he subsequently had appendectomy. Histopathological examination of the appendix showed transmural inflammation and a localised subepithelial spindle cell neoplasm, with positive S100 immunostaining in keeping with a neuroma. This case report demonstrates the co-occurence of neuroma with acute appendicitis. Neuromas, and other mesenchymal neoplasms are amongst uncommon pathologies that may occur in the appendix. Therefore, a thorough clinicopathological evaluation of the appendix is necessary for diagnosis, adequate management and follow-up. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Article published online:
15 April 2024

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