BREAKING BARRIERS: WHEN APPENDICEAL DISEASE TRAVELS OFF COURSE

Appendix is an intraperitoneal organ.It is affected by various pathologies out of which appendicitis is most common.Mucinous adenocarcinoma is one of the most common neoplastic etiologies .Typical clinical symptoms and imaging ensures prompt intervention and treatment .However it is essential to be aware of certain unusual presentations of appendicular pathologies .The four rare cases in the article highlight how appendicular pathologies presents with rare extraperitonel involvement and how crucial early imaging and surgical care are to better results, particularly in older or immunocompromised patients.