The pathologic spectrum of the inflamed appendix encompasses a wide range of infectious
entities, some with specific histologic findings, and others with nonspecific findings that may …

The pathologic spectrum of the acutely inflamed appendix encompasses a wide range of
infectious and noninfectious entities. The appendix suffers alone in some of these disorders …

Background: Appendicitis is a common clinical condition worldwide. Differences in
incidences, sex, age, and seasonal variations have been reported widely, with paucity of …

BACKGROUND: Acute appendicitis is the most common acute surgical condition of the
abdomen. Obstruction of the lumen is the dominant factor for acute appendicitis. Although …

Background Globally, schistosomiasis affects at least 240 million people each year with a
high proportion of cases in sub-Saharan Africa. The infection presents a wide range of …

Background: Schistosomiasis is a chronic granulomatous inflammation that affects many
systems in the body including the gastrointestinal tract. This study was carried out by …

Objective The relationship between parasites and pediatric appendicitis is a highly
debatable issue. This study aims to investigate the role of parasitic infestation in the etiology …

Granulomatous inflammation of the appendix is uncommon. It can be caused by a variety of
conditions, including systemic disorders such as Crohn's disease and sarcoidosis, and …

Although the appendix is the most commonly resected and examined intra-abdominal
organ, the pathogenesis and aetiology of acute non-specific appendicitis (the commonest …

Background Appendicular schistosomiasis (AS) is an uncommon cause of acute
appendicitis that can only be diagnosed histopathologically. There are few reports of AS and …