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[Neonates can also suffer from appendicitis].

Pernille Pedersen¹, Gert Fonnest

¹Neonatalafdeling 527, Hvidovre Hospital, 2650 Hvidovre. pernillep@dadlnet.dk

Ugeskrift for Laeger

|September 16, 2011

Summary

Appendicitis is rare in newborns, especially premature males. This case highlights appendicitis in a premature infant suspected of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).

Area of Science:

Neonatal surgery
Pediatric gastroenterology

Background:

Appendicitis is an uncommon condition in neonates.
Premature male infants face the highest risk.
Neonatal appendicitis often presents as a complication of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).

Observation:

A five-week-old immature male infant (26 weeks and 4 days gestational age) was evaluated.
The infant presented with symptoms suggestive of NEC.

Findings:

The case involved appendicitis in a premature neonate.
The clinical presentation mimicked necrotizing enterocolitis.

Implications:

Early recognition of neonatal appendicitis is crucial.
Distinguishing appendicitis from NEC in neonates can be challenging.

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