Jornal de Citologia e Histologia

The Duplication of the Appendix: A Look Crossed Between the Surgeon and the Pathologist

Abstract

Doh K, Thiam I, Nigobora J, Ndour M and Woto-Gaye G

The appendicular duplication is a rare congenital malformation. From an uncertain pathogeny, it can be a fortuitous discovery or reveal by an appendicular syndrome or an occlusive syndrome intestinal. We are carrying a particular form of appendicular duplication, siege of an acute appendicitis at uncommon elements suppurated with a peritoneal reaction to a patient aged of 14 years. We discuss then the viewpoint of the surgeon and the one of the pathologist in the assistance of that affection not well known.