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Fig. 3 | Surgical Case Reports

Fig. 3

From: Clinicopathological characteristics of De Garengeot hernia: six case reports and literature review

Fig. 3

Histopathological images of the appendix in cases 1–6 (a–f in this order). Inflammatory cells invading the appendiceal wall with destruction of the wall architecture indicating gangrenous appendicitis (a, c, d–f). Macroscopically, the appendix was perforated in cases 4 and 6 (d, f). Venous dilatation and thrombosis indicate appendiceal congestion (c, e). Venous thrombosis and submucosal edema indicate ischemia (b)

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