Abstract
Introduction
Lower gastrointestinal tract (GIT) bleeding originating from the appendix is rare and may be difficult to diagnose.
Patients and methods
In this case report, we present an 88-year-old male patient who was admitted with hematochezia due to appendiceal bleeding. A colonoscopy revealed bleeding in the appendix orifice so an appendectomy was performed, and bleeding did not recur in the postoperative period.
Results
The results of the microscopic examination showed low-grade mucinous neoplasm (LGMN) of the appendix.
Conclusion
It should be kept in mind that bleeding may originate from the appendix in patients presenting with GIT bleeding. Our patient is the first to present with an acute lower GIT bleed who was diagnosed as having LGMN in the appendectomy specimen.
Acknowledgements
Native-speaker English editing is carried out by David F. Chapman BSc (Hons).
Informed consent
Written informed consent was obtained from our patient for publication of this case report and all accompanying images.
Disclosure statement
The authors declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this case report.
Author contributions
Concept – M. K., C. S., A.U.; design – M. K., S. G.; supervision – B. Z.; materials – E. V., S. G.; data collection and/or processing – G. O., A. M. Y.; analysis and/or interpretation – M. K., A. U.; literature search – M. K., G. O.; writing manuscript – M. K., A. U.; critical reviews – M. K., C. S., and A. U.