Matilde Lico,Giancarlo Gismondo Velardi,Rachele Lazzeroni,Angela Teti,Ilaria V. Trecroci,Rosario Maccarone,Letterio Militano,Giuseppe Casuscelli,Michela BASILE,Sveva Loria,Saverio Loria,Francesco  Loria,
Acute Appendicitis with Retroperitoneal Ectopic Location from Ascending Colon
Surgery Case Reports
2024
2733-225X
http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.JSCR.2024.01.04
https://www.sciencerepository.org/acute-appendicitis-with-retroperitoneal-ectopic_JSCR-2024-1-104 
Abstract: Anatomical variant of appendix are very rare, but is important to detect variations of localization for an immediate and correct diagnosis, avoiding complications. Such occurrences can mimic other pathologies and ultrasound examination often does not allow to obtain a precise diagnosis. In this case report, Computed Tomography allowed us to diagnose an inflamed appendix originating from the ascending colon, allowing timely and targeted surgery.Keywords: Appendix, appendicitis, computed tomography, ectopic appendix, acute abdomen