Perforated appendicitis with endosalpingiosis

Abstract

Endosalpingiosis a condition of ectopic glandular epithelium diagnosed histologically, most commonly on pelvic and abdominal peritoneum, that can be associated with abdominal pain mimicking appendicitis. There is evidence emerging that endosalpingiosis may be associated with serous ovarian malignancies. Here we describe a case of perforated appendicitis with concurrent endosalpingiosis. Further research is required to better elucidate the association between endosalpingiosis and malignancy, and the implications of a concurrent presentation with a hollow viscus perforation.