Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	122027
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Lower gastrointestinal bleeding attributed to xanthogranulomatous appendicitis: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Bing-Xi Tang, Xiao-Dong Li and Xin-Li Li
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Corresponding Author	Xin-Li Li, Associate Professor, Laboratory Section, Zibo Central Hospital, No. 54 Gongqingtuan Road, Zibo 255036, Shandong Province, China. lixinli82@163.com
Key Words	Lower gastrointestinal bleeding; Etiology; Xanthogranulomatous appendicitis; Prognosis; Case report
Core Tip	Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) has diverse etiologies, yet identifying the source remains challenging in approximately 10% of cases. Appendiceal bleeding is a rare condition that often necessitates repeated colonoscopy for diagnosis. Appendicitis is a recognized cause of LGIB, but bleeding due to xanthogranulomatous appendicitis (XGA) has not been reported in the literature. We present possibly the first case of XGA presenting with LGIB, which was diagnosed endoscopically and confirmed surgically.
Citation	Tang BX, Li XD, Li XL. Lower gastrointestinal bleeding attributed to xanthogranulomatous appendicitis: A case report. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press

Received	2026-04-08 01:40
Peer-Review Started	2026-04-08 01:41
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-15 07:44
Return for Revision	2026-04-15 12:35
Revised	2026-04-27 15:18
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-05-03 10:25
Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-20 02:38
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-20 06:06
Articles in Press	2026-05-20 06:06
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