Endoscopic appendectomy for inverted appendix: A case report and review of literature

Abstract

Inverted appendix is a very rare anomaly and presents a diagnostic challenge. We report a case of inverted appendix in a 10-year-old boy and its management.

Incidental Finding of an Inverted Appendix

“…It is thought that the inversion of the appendix may result from appendix peristalsis due to local inflammation or by appendix endometriosis (4). Endoscopic removal of inverted appendix, when symptomatic can be achieved safely through endoloop ligation followed by distal snare polypectomy (5) whereas, if asymptomatic, conservative management with observation has been proposed (6).…”