Acute appendicitis induced by bone fragment ingestion: A pediatrics case report

Acute appendicitis is an ordinary surgical emergency, typically attributed to luminal obstruction by fecaliths or lymphoid hyperplasia. However, ingested foreign bodies as an etiology are rare but increasingly recognized, particularly in pediatric patients. We present the case of a 9-year-old male p...

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Published inRadiology case reports Vol. 19; no. 11; pp. 5318 - 5323
Main Authors Khai, Nguyen Xuan, Dung, Nguyen Viet, Tien, Truong Dinh, Hai, Dao Minh, Cong, Le Dang Thanh, Khanh, Nguyen Ngoc, Van Duy, Tran, Nam, Do Thanh, Minh, Ngo Tuan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01.11.2024
Elsevier
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Acute appendicitis
Bone fragment
Computed tomography
Foreign body
Bone fragment
Acute appendicitis
CT
GI
PAS
Computed tomography
EAEA
Foreign body
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Summary:Acute appendicitis is an ordinary surgical emergency, typically attributed to luminal obstruction by fecaliths or lymphoid hyperplasia. However, ingested foreign bodies as an etiology are rare but increasingly recognized, particularly in pediatric patients. We present the case of a 9-year-old male patient who presented to the emergency department with symptoms consistent with acute appendicitis. Further investigation revealed the presence of a bone fragment within the appendix, leading to acute inflammation. Foreign body ingestion should be considered in pediatric patients with acute appendicitis. This case report underscores the importance of comprehensive clinical evaluation and appropriate diagnostic imaging modalities in guiding optimal treatment strategies.
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ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2024.08.010