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Appendiceal diverticulitis in a youth.

Gregory Albaugh1, Pratibha Vemulapalli, Brian Kann

  • 1Department of Surgery, UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Camden, New Jersey, USA.

The American Surgeon
|April 16, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Appendiceal diverticulitis is a rare cause of right lower quadrant pain in young people, affecting less than 1% of those under 30. This case highlights a perforated appendiceal diverticulitis in a 17-year-old male.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Appendiceal diverticulitis is an infrequent cause of acute abdominal pain, particularly in pediatric and adolescent populations.
  • Its incidence in patients under 30 undergoing appendectomy is less than 1%.

Observation:

  • A case presentation of a 17-year-old male with perforated appendiceal diverticulitis.
  • Detailed history, physical examination findings, diagnostic workup, and management strategies are described.

Findings:

  • Perforated appendiceal diverticulitis, though rare, can present as right lower quadrant pain in adolescents.
  • Diagnostic challenges and treatment outcomes are discussed in the context of existing literature.

Implications:

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  • This case underscores the importance of considering uncommon etiologies for right lower quadrant pain in younger patients.
  • Highlights the need for prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention for perforated appendiceal diverticulitis to prevent complications.