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Duplex appendix - type A

Case contributed by Muhammad Essam
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: Adult
Gender: Female
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The two limbs of the duplicated appendix which is unremarkable otherwise.

Annotated image

Arrows point to the two limbs of the duplicated appendix.

Case Discussion

Duplex appendix is a rare anatomical variant of the appendix where the appendix is duplicated. It is usually incidentally discovered. According to the Cave-Wallbridge classification, it is considered type A.

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