Chronic appendicitis misdiagnosed as a periappendiceal orifice polyp: a case report

We are reporting a patient with chronic appendicitis presented with multiple appendicoliths. The patient was initially misdiagnosed as periappendiceal orifice polyp. The current finding highlights the importance of imaging, especially computed tomography in confirming the diagnosis in patients with atypical appendicitis presentation.

Authors

Ahmed Albadrani

Institutions

Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University (SA)

Publication Details

Journal: Journal of Medical Case Reports
Published: 2024-10-27
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04847-y
Primary Topic: Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
Type: article
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Chronic appendicitis misdiagnosed as a periappendiceal orifice polyp: a case report

Ahmed Albadrani

Oct 27, 2024

Journal of Medical Case Reports

Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

article

Chronic appendicitis misdiagnosed as a periappendiceal orifice polyp: a case report

Ahmed Albadrani

October 27, 2024article en

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Journal of Medical Case ReportsVol. 18(1)

Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University (SA)

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Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

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