Abstract

ACEVEDO, José A et al. Angiodisplasia del apéndice cecal: Una rara causa de hemorragia digestiva graveCecal appendix angiodysplasia: An unusual cause of severe lower hemorrhage. Rev. argent. cir. [online]. 2018, vol.110, n.3, pp.175-176. ISSN 2250-639X.

An adult, female patient was admitted with diagnosis of digestive bleeding and hemodynamic instability. Colonoscopy showed bleeding from the appendicular ostium. An appendectomy was performed, with resolution of the digestive hemorrhage and good postoperative outcome. Pathology showed angiodysplasia of the cecal appendix. A bibliographical revision is done with considerations on the frequency, diagnostic workup and alternative therapies.

Keywords : Cecal appendix; Lower hemorrhage; Angiodysplasia.