Abstract:Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. It is mostly seen in the pelvis but can also affect the extrapelvic areas of the body.Gastrointestinal tract is the most frequently affected extrapelvic site but rarely involves the appendix. When it occurs, may mimick appendicitis. We presented a childbearing-age woman suffering from right lower quadrant pain. Her complaint was repeating cyclically for 8 months. Abdominal ultrasound disclosed wall thickening at tip of the appendix… Show more
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