Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency characterized by inflammation of the appendix, often requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment. Recent research has focused on improving diagnostic ...

Current research has not found an association between rheumatoid arthritis and appendicitis, but some studies found a link between other autoimmune diseases and appendicitis.

One of the first symptoms that may point to appendix cancer is appendicitis, which is an inflammation or infection of the appendix. Severe stomach discomfort is usually the result of this ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. The human appendix is a small, muscular, vermiform or worm-shaped organ, averaging around 9cm in length, that is located at the junction of the ...

Background and Aim: Obstruction of the lumen of the appendix is the major cause of appendicitis. Tumors could obstruct this lumen and cause appendicitis in the elderly. The association between ...