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Hamed Akhavizadegan¹

¹Urology Department, Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Behdari Street, Rahahan Square, Tehran 1339973111, Iran.

Case Reports in Urology

|January 18, 2013

Summary

Diagnosing appendicitis can be challenging due to varied presentations. This study highlights two appendicitis cases with urologic symptoms, emphasizing key diagnostic clues like pain location and fever.

Area of Science:

Medicine
Surgery
Urology

Background:

Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
Atypical presentations of appendicitis can delay diagnosis and treatment.
Urologic symptoms can sometimes mask appendicitis.

Purpose of the Study:

To present two cases of appendicitis with unusual urologic presentations.
To discuss diagnostic challenges posed by these atypical cases.
To identify key clinical clues for diagnosing missed appendicitis.

Main Methods:

Case report analysis of two patients with appendicitis presenting with urologic symptoms.
Review of clinical findings, diagnostic workup, and treatment outcomes.
Emphasis on physical examination findings and patient history.

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Main Results:

The first case presented with symptoms mimicking renal colic.
The second case mimicked epididymorchitis.
Delayed diagnosis occurred in both cases due to the urologic presentation.

Conclusions:

Appendicitis can present with symptoms primarily related to the urinary system.
Persistent right-sided pain, relapsing fever, and lack of response to initial treatment are crucial indicators.
Thorough physical examination and consideration of appendicitis in urologic differentials are essential for timely diagnosis.