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Indian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice

Volume  9, Issue 1(Part 2), January – April 2020, Pages 163-165
 

Original Article

Acute Eosinophilic Appendicitis: A Prospective Study

Megha H Kasture1, Shivraj N Kanthikar2, Sheela N Kulkarni3

1Junior Resident, 2Associate Professor, 3Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, MIMSR Medical College, Vishwanathpuram, Latur, Maharashtra 413512, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.9120.24

Abstract

 

Background: Acute Eosinophilic Appendicitis (AEA) is a rare entity
characterised by eosinophilic infiltration of muscularis propria with
accompanying edema separating the muscle fibres. It presents with
similar symptoms as classical appendicitis. Objective: The present
work aims to study the histomorphological features of AEA. Methods:
Total 178 cases of appendicectomy were studied in the department
of Pathology, MIMSR Medical college, Latur. Clinical features, gross
and microscopic features were studied in detail. Results: Out of 178
cases of appendicectomy, 4 were diagnosed as Acute eosinophilic
appendicitis. It included 1 male child, 2 adult males and 1 adult
female. Conclusion: AEA cannot be diagnosed before surgery, hence
Histopathology is the gold standard for diagnosis of AEA.
Keywords: Appendicitis; Eosinophilic; Histopathology.


Corresponding Author : Shivraj N Kanthikar