Pelvic plastron secondary to acute appendicitis in a child presented as appendiceal intussusception. A case report
2008
Pelvic Plastron from Appendicitis in a Child
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Christianakis Efstratios, Sakelaropoulos Anastasios, Papantzimas Constantinos, Pitiakoudis Michael, Filippou Georgios, Filippou Dimitrios, Rizos Spiros, Paschalidis Nikolaos
Primary Institution: Pendeli Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece
Conclusion
Imaging exams like ultrasound and CT are crucial for diagnosing complicated acute appendicitis in children.
Supporting Evidence
- Intussusception of the appendix is very rare, with an incidence of less than 0.01%.
- The diagnosis of appendiceal plastron presented as intussusception has not been reported before.
- Imaging studies are crucial for diagnosing complicated appendicitis in children.
Takeaway
A girl had a rare case of appendicitis that looked like another problem on scans, but doctors figured it out and treated her successfully.
Methodology
The case involved imaging studies (ultrasound and CT) and surgical intervention.
Limitations
The initial use of antibiotics may have delayed the diagnosis.
Participant Demographics
An 11-year-old Greek girl.
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