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Wonders in Appendix – A Case Series

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A case series identified unconventional causes of appendicitis in 14 out of 383 appendectomy specimens.
Rare findings included entities like Enterobius vermicularis and appendicular neuroma, each present in 1.04% of cases.
Morphological assessment is critical, as misinterpretation of these rare cases may lead to missed diagnoses.
Wonders in the appendix require awareness of uncommon pathologies that can present as surgical emergencies.

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Case series reveals rare causes of appendicitis, highlighting the need for careful morphological assessment.

Randale et al. (2025) studied this question.

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