What is it?

It is an inflammation of the cecal appendix. It is the most frequent surgical acute pathology of the abdomen. It occurs as a result of obstruction of the appendix due to growth of lymphoid follicles, a fecalite (hardened fecal material), foreign body such as small seeds or parasites, or tumors. On presentation of the obstruction comes inflammation, which, as it continues to worsen over time, may lead to rupture of the appendix.