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Knee crepitus from an unusual source.

S Harwant1, T A Borhan, S Sivakumar

  • 1Universiti Putra Malaysia, 8th Floor, Grand Seasons Avenue, 72, Jalan Pahang, 53000 Kuala Lumpur.

The Medical Journal of Malaysia
|August 16, 2001
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A rare case of appendicitis led to necrotizing fasciitis of the abdominal wall, extending to the knee. This condition mimicked joint pathology due to subcutaneous collections and crepitus.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
  • Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe soft tissue infection.
  • Delayed diagnosis of appendicitis can lead to severe complications.

Observation:

  • A case report details a missed appendicitis.
  • The infection progressed to necrotizing fasciitis of the abdominal wall.
  • The fasciitis extended to the right knee, forming a subcutaneous collection.

Findings:

  • The prepatella subcutaneous collection presented with crepitus.
  • This presentation mimicked intra-articular knee pathology.
  • Missed appendicitis was the underlying cause of the extensive necrotizing fasciitis.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering referred pain and unusual presentations in appendicitis.
  • Emphasizes the need for prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention to prevent severe complications like necrotizing fasciitis.
  • Broadens the differential diagnosis for knee crepitus and swelling, especially in the context of abdominal pain.