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December 8, 2025International Journal of Surgical Pathology

Amoebic Appendicitis: A Rare Parasitic Cause of a Common Surgical Emergency

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NBNeha BakshiVAVijay K. Arora

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Overview

Case report reveals amoebic appendicitis symptoms and challenges in diagnosis, suggesting link to contaminated water supply.

Key Points

  • Amoebic appendicitis may cause tissue necrosis and perforation, resembling acute bacterial appendicitis.
  • Patients with amoebic appendicitis often present with abdominal pain, fever, and leukocytosis, complicating diagnosis.
  • Histopathological examination is essential for confirming Entamoeba histolytica in the appendix during surgical intervention.
  • Awareness of amoebic appendicitis is crucial in regions with contaminated water supplies and high rates of amoebiasis.

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Bakshi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694020d72d562116f28fa66dhttps://doi.org/10.1177/10668969251395301
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