Demographic data comparison of prevalence of mass in right iliac fossa: a prospective hospital based study

Abstract

Mass in the right iliac fossa is one of the commonest problems faced in surgical practice. The present study was conducted to find the incidence of mass in patients attending surgery department. A total of 50 cases were included in the study. Their demographic data was collected and analysed to find the incidence of mass in right iliac fossa. The results showed a high incidence of appendicular mass (44%) with male preponderance; followed by ileocaecal tuberculosis and carcinoma of caecum. The incidence of appendicular mass was highest in the age of 21-30 years. Appendicular abscess and ileocaecal tuberculosis showed highest incidence in the age group of 31-40 years. In the age group of 51-60 years carcinoma of caecum was observed the most. Several factors like age, gender, food habits and occupation caused the development of mass in the abdomen. Coolies and agriculturists were more prone to development of mass in the right iliac fossa.