PMC3889001_01
Intraoperative photograph of inflamed appendix with mass
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On laparotomy, a diffuse inflammatory mass and abscess of the appendix [Figure 1] was found and appendectomy was done.
Histopathology showing epithelioid granuloma with langhans giant cells and neutrophilic infiltrate in the lumen of appendix (x4 magnification)
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Histopathological examination of the appendix revealed caseating epitheliod granulomas and lumen filled with neutrophilic infiltrates [Figures 2 and 3].
Histopathology showing epithelioid granuloma with langhans giant cells and neutrophilic infiltrate in the lumen of appendix (x10 magnification)
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F3
Histopathological examination of the appendix revealed caseating epitheliod granulomas and lumen filled with neutrophilic infiltrates [Figures 2 and 3].
CT photograph showing normal abdomen
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Computed tomography (CT) abdomen and pelvis showed normal bowel loops and mesentery [Figure 4].
Colonoscopy photo showing normal ileum
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F5
Chest X-ray and colonoscopy [Figures 5 and 6] were normal.
Colonoscopy photo showing normal caecum
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Chest X-ray and colonoscopy [Figures 5 and 6] were normal.