Patient Data
Age: Adult
Gender: Female
From the case:
Duplex appendix - type A
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The two limbs of the duplicated appendix which is unremarkable otherwise.
From the case:
Duplex appendix - type A
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Arrows point to the two limbs of the duplicated appendix.
Case Discussion
Duplex appendix is a rare anatomical variant of the appendix where the appendix is duplicated. It is usually incidentally discovered. According to the Cave-Wallbridge classification, it is considered type A.