Appendix
She undergoes laparoscopy, and several 0.2 to 0.5 cm brown nodular lesions are seen on serosal surfaces of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and appendix.
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- She undergoes laparoscopy, and several 0.2 to 0.5 cm brown nodular lesions are seen on serosal surfaces of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and appendix. (Female system — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
- On microscopic examination of the resected appendix, all the inflammation is limited to the serosa. (Gastrointestinal and liver — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
- The diagnostic feature in the resected appendix would be (pathology essays — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
- On gross examination, a bright yellow lesion was seen in the tip of appendix. (pathology essays — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
- Psoas sign: pain on hip flexion against resistance — inflamed (retrocaecal) appendix. (Cranial Nerves, Eye Exam & Vital Signs: MBChB Clinical Revision)
- Obturator sign: pain on internal rotation of flexed hip — appendix touching obturator internus. (Cranial Nerves, Eye Exam & Vital Signs: MBChB Clinical Revision)
Study material on Appendix
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- GASTROINTESTINAL PATHOLOGY (Part 2)
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- Gastrointestinal and liver
- ANATOMY MCQs
Practice questions on Appendix
**Which is the most common site for the appendix found at appendicectomy?**
- retro-ileal
- retro-caecal
- pelvic
- anterior to terminal ileum
- below terminal ileum overlying psoas
Answer: B. ** The retro-caecal position is the most common anatomical position of the appendix, found in approximately 65% of cases. --- ---
Which is the most common site for the appendix found at appendicectomy?
- Retrocecal
- Pelvic
- Subcecal
- Preileal
Answer: A. The retrocecal position is the most common anatomical variation for the appendix, occurring in approximately 65% of individuals.
Which is the most common site for the appendix found at appendicectomy?
- Retrocecal
- Pelvic
- Subcecal
- Preileal
Answer: A. The retrocecal position is the most common anatomical location for the appendix, accounting for approximately 65% of cases.
Which is the most common site for the appendix found at appendicectomy?
- Retrocecal
- Pelvic
- Subcecal
- Prececal
Answer: A. The retrocecal position is the most common anatomical location for the appendix, though its variability is well-known.
The most common anatomical position of the vermiform appendix, found during appendicectomy, is:
- Pelvic
- Pre-ileal
- Retrocecal
- Post-ileal
Answer: C. The retrocecal position, where the appendix lies posterior to the cecum, is the most common anatomical variant, found in approximately 65-70% of individuals.
Which is the most common site for the appendix found at appendectomy? ---
- Retro-ileal
- Retro-caecal
- Pelvic
- Anterior to terminal ileum
Answer: B.