scholarly journals Nail Biting as a Cause of Appendicitis

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Michael Pagacz ◽  
Philip Bao ◽  
Juan Carlos Alvarez Moreno ◽  
Lydia Howard
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Primary Treatment ◽  
Lower Quadrant ◽  
Nail Biting ◽  
Periappendiceal Abscess ◽  
The Right

Ingestion of a foreign body is commonly encountered in clinical practice, but most cause no complications, passing spontaneously through the gastrointestinal tract. However, they can cause obstructive signs and symptoms, and surgical intervention for extraction of the foreign body may be required after identifying its location. We present here the case of a 49-year-old woman who presented to our emergency room with abdominal pain localizing to the right lower quadrant. Evaluation was most consistent with acute appendicitis, and she underwent uncomplicated appendectomy. A keratin nail with Actinomyces was identified in her appendix. Foreign bodies in the appendix can cause simple appendicitis, perforation, periappendiceal abscess, and peritonitis. Regardless of etiology, an appendectomy often ends up the primary treatment, but unusual and rare causes are worth noting if only for the clinician to be aware of when evaluating the next patient with abdominal pain and considering treatment options or future prevention. Our case is an example of a rare scenario in which an Actinomyces-contaminated human nail lodged in the appendix of a woman eventually resulting in acute appendicitis.

Appendicitis: a rare adverse event in colonoscopy

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. e242523
Author(s):  
Samer Al-Dury ◽  
Mohammad Khalil ◽  
Riadh Sadik ◽  
Per Hedenström
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Adverse Event ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Perforated Appendicitis ◽  
Lower Quadrant ◽  
The Right ◽  
Right Lower Quadrant

We present a case of a 41-year-old woman who visited the emergency department (ED) with acute abdomen. She was diagnosed with perforated appendicitis and abscess formation on CT. She was treated conservatively with antibiotics and discharged. On control CT 3 months later, the appendix had healed, but signs of thickening of the terminal ileum were noticed and colonoscopy was performed, which was uneventful and showed no signs of inflammation. Twelve hours later, she developed pain in the right lower quadrant, followed by fever, and visited the ED. Physical examination and blood work showed signs consistent with acute appendicitis, and appendectomy was performed laparoscopically 6 hours later. The patient recovered remarkably shortly afterwards. Whether colonoscopy resulted in de novo appendicitis or exacerbated an already existing inflammation remains unknown. However, endoscopists should be aware of this rare, yet serious complication and consider it in the workup of post-colonoscopy abdominal pain.

scholarly journals The use of ultrasonographic and Alvarado scores in evaluating abdominal pain suggestive of acute appendicitis

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 757 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Fernández Álvarez ◽  
José Manuel Gómez López ◽  
Alberto M González Chávez ◽  
Benjamín Valente Acosta ◽  
Diego Abelardo Álvarez Hénandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Sensitivity And Specificity ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
Alvarado Score ◽  
Lower Quadrant ◽  
Efficient Alternative ◽  
Two Parameters ◽  
The Right ◽  
Right Lower Quadrant

Background: Ultrasonographic scores for appendicitis to determine if, combined with Alvarado scores, they can increase the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnosis of appendicitis.Methods: All cases of abdominal pain suggestive of appendicitis presented between 2013 and 2015 were analysed. An Alvarado score was obtained. All patients underwent ultrasound, and an ultrasonographic score was determined, including the appendicitis classical findings.Results: Two hundred and fifty-one patients with abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant were analysed. Appendicitis was confirmed in 211 (84%) patients. For these patients, the average Alvarado score was 7.95/10 (±1.25) vs. 5.7/10 (± 1.11) for patients who did not have appendicitis (p < 0.001). In patients with confirmed appendicitis, the average ultrasonographic score was 2.48/6 (± 1.06) vs. 0.6/6 (± 0.92) for patients who did not have acute appendicitis (p < 0.001). The ultrasonographic score has a sensitivity of 90% and a specificity of 87% with only two parameters. The combination of the Alvarado and ultrasonographic scores decreased the percentage of negative appendectomies to 2.36% and increased the area under the curve by 0.970.Conclusions: The sum of the Alvarado and ultrasonographic scores provides an efficient alternative for diagnosing abdominal pain suggestive of appendicitis and predicts which patients should undergo surgery with good certainty.

scholarly journals A Case of Valentino's Syndrome Presenting as Possible Appendicitis

2019 ◽  
Vol 104 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 540-541
Author(s):  
Brandon H. Cherry ◽  
Denish Patel ◽  
Joseph E. Ronaghan
Keyword(s):  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Perforated Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Lower Quadrant Pain ◽  
Lower Quadrant ◽  
Right Lower Quadrant Pain ◽  
The Right ◽  
Purulent Fluid

Introduction We present a case of a 24-year-old female who presented with the signs and symptoms of acute appendicitis. Case report When computed tomography and ultrasound were not definitive for the diagnosis, the decision was made to perform a laparoscopic appendectomy. The appendix showed no gross signs of inflammation, so intraoperative esophagogastroduodenoscopy was used to examine for a perforated peptic ulcer. When no perforations were found, exploratory laparotomy was performed and revealed purulent fluid in the right colic gutter and a pinhole perforation in the first part of the duodenum. The defect was repaired and the abdominal space was washed thoroughly and closed. The patient recovered well and was discharged from the hospital in good health. Conclusion Valentino's syndrome is an uncommon cause of right lower quadrant pain and symptoms mimicking acute appendicitis.

Manifestations of Pediatric Appendicopathia Oxyurica

2013 ◽  
Vol 79 (9) ◽  
pp. 873-874 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary M. Jordan ◽  
Jennifer E. Sanders ◽  
Christina R. Stallworth ◽  
Scott Russell ◽  
Olivia Titus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Enterobius Vermicularis ◽  
Lower Quadrant ◽  
First Case ◽  
Human Digestive Tract ◽  
The Right ◽  
Right Lower Quadrant

Enterobius vermicularis is a parasite that inhabits the human digestive tract. We present two pediatric patients with symptoms mimicking acute appendicitis who were found to have E. vermicularis infection. The first case is a 5-year-old female who presented with flank and abdominal pain associated with low-grade fever and anorexia. She had localized tenderness in the right lower quadrant and a leukocytosis with left shift. Intraoperative findings included a normal-appearing appendix, but ex vivo examination revealed Enterobius vermicularis. The second case is a 7-year-old female who presented with periumbilical abdominal pain, anorexia, and emesis. She had tenderness at McBurney's point, and ultrasound revealed a small echogenic focus within the appendix. Intraoperatively, the distal tip of the appendix appeared inflamed. Again, ex vivo examination revealed E. vermicularis. Enterobius vermicularis infection of the appendix can present with a clinical picture similar to acute appendicitis. In at-risk populations, it should be included in the differential diagnosis for children with right lower quadrant abdominal pain. Complete therapy requires treatment with mebendazole.

scholarly journals Idiopathic Omental Infarction, Diagnosed and Managed Laparoscopically: A Case Report

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed AbdulAziz ◽  
Tamer El Zalabany ◽  
Abdul Rahim Al Sayed ◽  
Ahmed Al Ansari
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Clinical Finding ◽  
Iliac Fossa ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Free Fluid ◽  
Lower Quadrant ◽  
Omental Infarction ◽  
Rebound Tenderness ◽  
The Right

Idiopathic omental infarction is a rare cause of acute abdomen in adults, and the clinical finding can mimic acute appendicitis. Although idiopathic omental infarction is uncommon, the incidence of its detection has become more frequent as a result of advances in radiological technologies. We reported on a 21-year-old man who presented with sudden onset of intermittent right lower quadrant abdominal pain for seven days. The pain became more localized at the right iliac fossa (RIF) at day 2 before admission. A physical examination revealed a fever (38.2∘C), severe RIF tenderness, mass-like fullness, and positive rebound tenderness. A CT of the abdomen showed inflammatory changes and increased fat density mass in the right upper quadrant measuring5×4 cm representing focal panniculitis. However, the appendix was visualized normally and the findings were not in favor of acute appendicitis. Diagnosis was carried on laparoscopically. Serosanguinous free fluid was found in all abdominal quadrants. A6×4 cm gangrenous omental mass was noted. The omental mass was excised and an appendectomy was performed. In summary, omental infarction should be considered as a deferential diagnosis for acute right-sided abdominal pain, especially if the clinical finding does not correspond to appendicitis.

scholarly journals Vyresnio amžiaus žmonių ūminis apendicitas: simptomai, diagnostika ir gydymo rezultatai

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Donatas Venskutonis ◽  
Virmantas Daubaras ◽  
Juozas Kutkevičius
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Laboratory Research ◽  
Lower Quadrant ◽  
The Right ◽  
Right Lower Quadrant

Donatas Venskutonis, Virmantas Daubaras, Juozas KutkevičiusKauno medicinos universiteto Bendrosios chirurgijos klinika,Kauno 2-oji klinikinė ligoninė,Josvainių g. 2, LT-3021El paštas: [email protected] Įvadas / tikslas Apie 5–10% žmonių ūminiu apendicitu suserga būdami vyresnio amžiaus. Tyrimo tikslas – įvertinti vyresnio amžiaus žmonių, gydytų nuo apendicito, skundus, medicininės apžiūros, laboratorinių, instrumentinių tyrimų duomenis, laiką iki atvykimo į ligoninę ir diagnostinio laikotarpio trukmę, bendrą gulėjimo stacionare trukmę, apendicito patologines formas, komplikacijas ir baigtis, statistiškai įvertinti skirtumus, susijusius su lytimi. Ligoniai ir metodai Retrospektyviai išanalizuotos 158 vyresnio amžiaus žmonių, sirgusių ūminiu apendicitu 1991–2000 metais, ligos istorijos, įvertinti ligonių skundai, medicininės apžiūros, laboratorinių, instrumentinių tyrimų duomenys, laikas iki atvykimo į stacionarą ir diagnostinio laikotarpio trukmė, bendra gulėjimo stacionare trukmė, nustatytos patologinės apendicito formos, įvertintos komplikacijos ir baigtys. Rezultatai Vyrų ir moterų sergamumas ūminiu apendicitu yra panašus, mūsų duomenimis, jis šiek tiek dažniau pasireiškia moterims (55,7%) negu vyrams (44,3%). Ligoniai dažniausiai skundžiasi pilvo skausmu (100%), pykinimu (65,8%), vėmimu (43,7%), kiek rečiau dujų susilaikymu (37,3%), burnos džiūvimu (37,3%). Medicininės apžiūros duomenimis, visiems ligoniams buvo pilvo skausmas (100%), rečiau liežuvio apnašos (72,2%), teigiami Kocherio (44,9%) ir Rovzingo (39,9%) simptomai. Vidutinis nustatytas leukocitų skaičius buvo 11,4×109/l. Laikas, praėjęs nuo simptomų pradžios iki hospitalizavimo, yra gana ilgas (2 paros), o laikas nuo hospitalizavimo iki operacijos – 4,11 val. Išvados Vyresnio amžiaus žmonėms būdingas ilgas ikioperacinis laikotarpis. Dažniausi šių ligonių skundai yra pilvo skausmas, pykinimas, vėmimas. Pilvo skausmingumas nustatomas visiems ligoniams, paprastai dešinėje klubinėje srityje (87,3%). Raumenų tempimas dešinėje klubinėje srityje būdingas 67,7% ligonių, pilvaplėvės dirginimo reiškiniai dešinėje klubinėje srityje – 66,5%. Klinikinių požymių raiškos dažnumo skirtumas vyrų ir moterų statistiškai nereikšmingas. Prasminiai žodžiai: ūminis apendicitas, vyresnio amžiaus ligoniai. Acute appendicitis in the elderly: symptoms, diagnostics and treatment results Donatas Venskutonis, Virmantas Daubaras, Juozas Kutkevičius Background / objective 5–10% of the population fell ill with appendicitis in advanced age. The aim of the current study was to evaluate complaints of the elderly that had been ill with appendicitis: physical, laboratory, instrumental research data, the time before coming to hospital and the duration of the diagnostic period, in-hospital stay, the pathological forms, complications and outcome of appendicitis, to evaluate the statistical difference between males and females. Patients and methods In the course of the study, the charts of 58 senior patients that had been ill in 1991–2000 were analysed for complaints, laboratory, instrumental research data, time before coming to hospital, duration of the diagnostic period, in-hospital stay, as well as pathologic forms, complications and outcome of appendicitis. Results The frequency of acute appendicitis among male and female was found to be similar. Our data show that female morbidity (55.7%) is a little higher than male (44.3%). Most patients complained of abdominal pain (100%), nausea (65.8%), vomiting (43.7%), delay of wind (37.3%), desiccation of mouth (37.3%). The physical research data showed that all patients had abdominal pain (100%), rarely tousled tongue (72.2%), positive Kocher (44.9%) and Rovsing (39.9%) symptoms. Laboratory research data revealed the average leukocytes number to be 11.4. The interval between the patient’s coming to the hospital and the onset of symptoms and hospitalization was rather long (2 days). The average time from hospitalization till operation was 4 hours 11 minutes. Conclusions The interval between the patient’s coming to the hospital and the onset of symptoms and hospitalization is rather long among elderly patients. Most often complaints among elderly people are: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting. All patients have abdominal pain, the most often pain localization is in the right lower quadrant (87,3%), right lower quadrant tenderness (67,7 %), irritation of the peritoneum in the right lower quadrant (66,5 %). The clinical differences between men and women are not statistically reliable. Keywords: acute appendicitis, elderly patients.

scholarly journals Appendicular Tuberculosis as Manifestation of Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 122
Author(s):  
Yuliza Yuliza ◽  
Alfian Nur Rosyid ◽  
Wiwin Is Effendi ◽  
Prastuti Asta Wulaningrum ◽  
Herley Windo Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Definitive Diagnosis ◽  
Chronic Abdominal Pain ◽  
Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis ◽  
Clinical Presentations ◽  
Histopathology Result ◽  
The Right

Introduction: Gastrointestinal tuberculosis (GI TB) is quite rare with 3% incidence of all extrapulmonary involvement. Appendicular TB may occur in 0.1 - 3% of cases. Diagnosis is often difficult because the patient usually complains about chronic abdominal pain and fever. A definite diagnosis is based on histopathological examination of resected specimens from the appendectomy procedure.Case: We present a 37-year-old male patient admitted to the hospital with chronic abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and loss of body weight. The patient never had a persistent cough, hemoptysis, or night sweating. Physical examination showed pain and muscular rigidity in the right iliac area during palpation with Blumberg's sign and Rovsing's sign positive. Abdomen ultrasound imaging showed an appendicular abscess. The patient underwent appendectomy afterwards with histopathology result showing TB. The patient was treated with first category anti-tuberculosis drugs (ATD).Discussion: Diagnosis of appendicular TB is difficult due to unspecific clinical presentations. Appendicular TB patients often complain of signs and symptoms which are similar to acute appendicitis. These conditions can delay ATD treatment because the definitive diagnosis could be made after histopathological examination.Summary: Appendicular TB is a rare case of extrapulmonary TB. It can present as acute appendicitis. The definitive diagnosis is based on the histopathological examination. It is recommended to check the appendicectomy specimens histopathologically to exclude TB or other diseases. 

scholarly journals Intestinal obstruction caused by pericecal internal herniation

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Floris B Poelmann ◽  
Ewoud H Jutte ◽  
Jean Pierre E N Pierie
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Treatment Preference ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Internal Herniation ◽  
Lower Quadrant ◽  
Surgical History ◽  
The Right ◽  
Right Lower Quadrant

Abstract Intestinal obstruction caused by pericecal internal herniation are rare and only described in a few cases. This case describes an 80-year-old man presented with acute abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, with no prior surgical history. Computed tomography was performed and showed a closed loop short bowel obstruction in the right lower quadrant and ascites. Laparoscopy revealed pericecal internal hernia. This is a viscous protrusion through a defect in the peritoneal cavity. Current operative treatment modalities include minimally invasive surgery. Laparoscopic repair of internal herniation is possible and feasible in experienced hands. It must be included in the differential diagnoses of every patient who presents with abdominal pain. When diagnosed act quick and thorough and expeditiously. Treatment preference should be a laparoscopic procedure.

scholarly journals Predictive Value of Alvarado Score and Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis (A prospective study

2021 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 99-103
Author(s):  
Waleed Saadi Ahmed ◽  
Salah M. Tajer ◽  
Hend M. Sayaly
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
General Surgeon ◽  
Emergency Ward ◽  
Alvarado Score ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Abdominal Emergencies ◽  
A Prospective Study

Background:  Acute appendicitis is the commonest non traumatic cause of acute abdominal pain that needs surgical management .Alvarado score and ultrasonographies are the most cost effective, easy and available aids for diagnosis. The aim of the study was determining   the reliability of Alvarado score and ultrasound in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Results: The study was applied with 100 cases with different types of abdominal pain at presentation with 51 males and 49 females .The sensitivity was97.3% ,specificity 90%, and accuracy  89 of combined usage of Alvarado score and U/S findings preoperatively. Patients and method:  A prospective non-interventional study including patients admitted with suggestive history with signs and symptoms of acute appendicitis to the surgical emergency ward of Baghdad teaching hospital from July 1st 2017 to Feb 10th 2018, Alvarado score calculated and ultrasonography done for each patient enrolled in this study, then to be followed for intraoperative findings. Conclusions: Combined application of Alvarado score and U/S has sensitivity 94.1% ,specificity 90% and accuracy 89% . In our medical facility and emergency ward, acute appendicitis remains as one of the top acute abdominal emergencies needing surgery in patients presenting with atypical clinical finding. So diagnosis becomes difficult. So Alvarado score along with ultrasound findings are useful for increasing the reliability in emergency department for  accurate diagnosis of acute appendicitis therefore there should be training for the use of U/S by emergency physician and general surgeon in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in order to decrease the rate of negative appendectomies .  

scholarly journals Amyand's hernia and acute appendicitis: Case presentation in Basic Hospital of Chone

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-23
Author(s):  
Orelvis Rodríguez Palmero ◽  
Liseidy Ordaz Marin ◽  
María Del Rosario Herrera Velázquez ◽  
Agustín Marcos García Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Acute Appendicitis ◽  
Physical Examination ◽  
Iliac Fossa ◽  
Amyand’S Hernia ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
The North ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Right

Present the case of a 66-year-old male patient, with a history of right inguinal hernia, who was referred to the emergency room at the IESS de Chone Basic Hospital in the north of the Manabí province, Ecuador, with symptoms of Abdominal pain of more than 24 hours of evolution located in the right iliac fossa and inguinal region on the same side, in the physical examination the hernia was impossible to reduce, so he was taken to the operating room, in the intervention the cecal appendix was found swollen within the hernial sac, a condition known as Amyand's hernia.

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