Results: This is a case of a 64 year old, female who was admitted in our institution due to hematochezia. One day prior to admission, patient had 4 episodes of hematochezia not associated

with abdominal pain nor vomiting. Persistence of hematochezia resulted in consultation at the emergency room. Physical examination was unremarkable. At the emergency room, vital signs were stable. Complete blood count showed mild anemia with hemoglobin of 110 g/L find more and platelet of 325,000. She underwent colonoscopy and showed a smooth tubular structure originating from the appendiceal lumen and projecting into the cecum. The tip of the tubular structure ends in a necrotic fungating polypoid mass occupying about 60% of the cecal lumen. Colonoscopy also showed a solitary cecal diverticulum and internal hemorrhoids. CT scan of the whole abdomen with IV contrast was also done,

and this revealed a tubular structure within the cecal area measuring about 7.1 cm × 0.4 cm ending in an ovoid soft tissue density about 2.6 cm × 1.8 cm in size. She eventually underwent exploratory laparotomy and right CHIR99021 hemicolectomy with side to end anastomosis and lymph node dissection because malignancy cannot be ruled out. Intraoperative findings showed appendix inverted into the cecal lumen with tip exhibiting polypoid mass. The appendix measured 6.0 cm × 1.1–1.5 cm and the mass measured 4.0 × 3.0 × 2.0 cm. The postoperative course was uneventful and the patient was eventually discharged. Histopathological finding of the mass showed hamartomatous polyp. Conclusion: Our case was definitely diagnosed on colonoscopy by following the appendiceal orifice. Recognition of appendiceal intussusception is important in avoiding misdiagnosis and misguided attempts at endoscopic removal or inappropriate surgery. Failure MCE公司 to recognize this condition has resulted in patients undergoing colonoscopic polypectomy with resultant perforation and peritonitis. Key Word(s): 1. appendix; 2. intussusception; 3. hamartomatous polyp Presenting Author: ERIKO YASUTOMI Additional Authors: YUKI BABA, SHOTARO OKANOUE, MAYU MURAKAMI, CHIHIRO SAKAGUCHI, TOMOKO SUNAMI,

SHOHEI OKA, NORIKO OKAZAKI, DAISUKE KAWAI, KOJI TAKEMOTO, RYUTA TAKENAKA, HIROFUMI TSUGENO, SHIGEATSU FUJIKI Corresponding Author: ERIKO YASUTOMI Affiliations: Tsuyama Central Hospital, Tsuyama Central Hospital, Tsuyama Central Hospital, Tsuyama Central Hospital, Tsuyama Central Hospital, Tsuyama Central Hospital, Tsuyama Central Hospital, Tsuyama Central Hospital, Tsuyama Central Hospital, Tsuyama Central Hospital, Tsuyama Central Hospital, Tsuyama Central Hospital Objective: Schönlein-Henoch purpura (SHP) is a small vessel vasculitis associated with immunoglobulin A (IgA) complex deposition. Though it primarily affects children (over 90% of cases), the occurence on adults has been rarely reported (about 5% of cases). It is characterized by the clinical tetrad of non-thrombocytopenic palpable purpura, abdominal pain, arthritis and renal involvement.