Difference between revisions of "Adenovirus appendicitis"
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*The classic finding of appendicitis (neutrophils infiltrating into the muscularis propria) may be absent.<ref name=pmid17990936/> | *The classic finding of appendicitis (neutrophils infiltrating into the muscularis propria) may be absent.<ref name=pmid17990936/> | ||
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*[http://wiki.medpedia.com/Image:Ab14.jpg?filetimestamp=20091014175858 Smudge cell (medpedia.com)]. | *[http://wiki.medpedia.com/Image:Ab14.jpg?filetimestamp=20091014175858 Smudge cell (medpedia.com)]. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:01, 30 April 2019
Adenovirus appendicitis is a rare inflammatory condition of the appendix.
General
- Rare type of appendicitis in children.
- Classically found in association with intussusception or mesenteric adenitis .
- Uncommonly presents as an acute appendicitis.[1]
- Caused by Adenovirus.
Microscopic
Features:[1]
- Lymphoid hyperplasia - key feature.
- +/-Adenovirus inclusions; "smudge cells".
Notes:
- The classic finding of appendicitis (neutrophils infiltrating into the muscularis propria) may be absent.[1]
DDx:
Image
IHC
- Adenovirus +ve = diagnostic.