A Case of Congenital Absence/Rudimentary Vermiform Appendix

Congenital absence of vermiform appendix is very rare in human beings. Here a case of rudimentary appendix/appendicular agenesis is being described. The patient had the suggestive signs, symptoms and lab findings of acute appendicitis. However, on exploration found to have congenital agenesis/rudimentary vermiform appendix.

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