Agenesis of the vermiform appendix in a South African population: A case series
Introduction: The vermiform appendix is a highly variable vestigial organ among different individuals. Despite the common embryological process, there are congenital abnormalities of the vermiform appendix such as duplicity and agenesis. Agenesis is a rare occurrence in which the vermiform appendix...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-11-01
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| Series: | Translational Research in Anatomy |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214854X2400061X |
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| Summary: | Introduction: The vermiform appendix is a highly variable vestigial organ among different individuals. Despite the common embryological process, there are congenital abnormalities of the vermiform appendix such as duplicity and agenesis. Agenesis is a rare occurrence in which the vermiform appendix is absent; however, there is no effect on the individual. Case information: Six cases of appendicular agenesis within a select adult South African population are reported. Type III appendicular agenesis was prevalent (83.33 %). There was one case of type V appendicular agenesis. Conclusion: Knowledge of the anatomical variations of the vermiform appendix can assist the clinician during intra-abdominal surgeries. It will ensure thorough preparation as agenesis is an anomalous occurrence. |
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| ISSN: | 2214-854X |