Resolution of the appendiceal mass in Nigerian Igbos

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Abstract
Appendicitis is reputed to be rare or unknown in African communities, but this is not true of the Igbos of Nigeria, West Africa. Histologic features of appendices were reported from 8 Igbo patients who underwent interval appendectomy 2-6 mo. after conservative treatment for appendiceal masses that resolved satisfactorily. Resolution was complete histologically in the 2 children in the series. In 5 adult patients, 1 or more sections of the appendix contained residual inflammation or luminal obliteration. In the remaining adult patient, schistosomiasis coexisted with both inflammation and obliteration.

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