Unexpected Culprit: Unveiling a Unique Case of Appendicitis Triggered by a Foreign Object
Thaanesh Sankar,
Gaurav Dhoka,
Yashaswinii P
et al.
Abstract:Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency marked by inflammation of the appendix, often due to blockage of the appendix lumen by fecoliths, lymphoid hyperplasia, or neoplasms. While various causes are known, appendicitis triggered by a foreign body (FB) is exceptionally rare. This case report highlights a rare presentation of appendicitis in a 32-year-old male with no significant medical history, who presented with acute lower right abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting. Initial evaluation suggested appendicit… Show more
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