Background: Lower gastrointestinal bleeding arising from the appendix is an extremely rare condition.
Case Presentation:We report a case of appendiceal hemorrhage in a middleaged male. Colonoscopy showed active bleeding from the orifice of the appendix. After endoscopic hemostasis failed, the patient underwent appendectomy. Subsequent histologic evaluation revealed evidence of acute inflammatory infiltrate. He recovered well after appendectomy.
Conclusions:Bleeding of appendiceal origin is very rare, but it should be considered during differential diagnosis of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Appendectomy would be the most effective therapy for bleeding from the appendix.