Breast Surgeon, General Surgeon
Appendicitis refers to inflammation within an appendix. Typically this is due to a something becoming impacted within the appendix. Pressure builds up within the appendix causing inflammation. Rupture may occur subsequent causing peritonitis. Causes of appendicitis is usually a faecolith- however, small tumours and even worms can be found in the final histopathology.
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