Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Medical Journal of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2783-2031 30 4 2008 12 21 Intussusception of an Inflammed Appendix into the Cecum with a Secondary Ileocolic Intussusception: A Case Report 91 95 EN Khaterh Sourtjie Saeed Rad Masud Nemati Saeed Aslanabadi Journal Article 2009 11 12 Intussusception of the appendix (IA) is an uncommon type of intussusception with an incidence of 0.01% and an uncommon and unusual cause of ileocolic intussusception. The pediatric age group is most often affected and IA being a rare entity in adults. The IA is rarely diagnosed before surgery. Here we report on a case of IA in a 12-year-old male with ileocolic intussusception containing an inflamed appendix which was diagnosed with sonography preoperatively. An ample discussion and various classification of IA with its diagnosing and treating methods were followed.