A CASE REPORT OF PERICECAL ABSCESS OBSERVED DRAINAGE TO CECUM ENDOSCOPICALLY

Abstract

A 68-year-old male was admitted to our hospital because of right lower abdominal pain. Peripheral blood examination showed leukocytosis and high CRP concentration. Pervic CT scan and ultrasonography revealed heterogenous mass in the ileocecal area. Colonoscopy showed submucosal protrusion around reddish orifice of the appendix. The mucosa showed erosion on the top of the protrusing lesion. Drainage of pus was observed by vaccume. only 11 cases have beerl reported in Japan of pericecal abscess accompanied by intraluminal drainage which was observed endoscopically. Colonoscopy may be usefull in both diagnosis and treat-ment in some cases of pericecal abscess.