Difference between revisions of "Appendicitis"
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Revision as of 08:45, 1 September 2020
Author:
Mikael Häggström [note 1]
Appendicitis may histopathologically be defined as neutrophilic infiltrates of the wall of the appendix in the correct clinical context.
See also: General notes on fixation
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Comprehensiveness
Comprehensiveness
On this resource, the following formatting is used for comprehensiveness:
- Minimal depth
- (Moderate depth)
- ((Comprehensive))
Gross proccessing
Standard sections if the appendix appears inflamed and there are no signs of malignancy. Further information: Appendix
Microscopic evaluation
- Evaluate depth of the inflammation.
- Look for any perforation of the wall.
- (Attempt to specify the type of appendicitis as either of the following:)
Types
Pattern | Gross pathology | Light microscopy | Clinical significance |
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Acute intraluminal inflammation | None visible |
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Probably none |
Acute mucosal inflammation | None visible |
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May be secondary to enteritis. |
Suppurative acute appendicitis | May be inapparent.
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Can be presumed to be primary cause of symptoms |
Gangrenous/necrotizing appendicitis |
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Will perforate if untreated |
Periappendicitis | May be inapparent.
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If isolated, probably secondary to other disease |
Eosinophilic appendicitis | None visible |
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Possibly parasitic, or eosinophilic enteritis. |
Notes
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