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A member asked:
Went for a ultra sound and doctor couldn't find appendix, and i haven't had it removed could i not have one?
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Likely its elsewhere: Many times the appendix is located in another place, is small or is just not seen. It is rare to be born without one, but not a problem.
Answered 9/28/2016
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