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Causapedia, vol.7, no.1, pp.5-8, 2018 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
Appendiceal anomalies are extremely rare malformations in the gastrointestinal system that are usually found incidentally. Appendix vermiformis duplex has a reported incidence of 0.004%. The possible locations and shapes described in the Calota classification system should be considered by surgeons. Here, we present a rare case of a 24-year-old male with appendix vermiformis duplex diagnosed during emergency laparotomy.