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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Recurrent abdominal pain presents a diagnostic challenge.
  • The appendix is infrequently identified as a cause of chronic or recurrent abdominal pain.

Observation:

  • Two cases of chronic recurrent appendicitis are presented, characterized by severe, episodic abdominal pain and fever.
  • Diagnostic workup revealed mild infectious parameters and terminal ileum inflammation.
  • Laparoscopy confirmed chronic recurrent appendicitis in both patients.

Findings:

  • The diagnosis of chronic recurrent appendicitis is not widely accepted.
  • This condition often presents atypically, lacking well-defined diagnostic criteria.

Implications:

  • Broader acceptance of chronic recurrent appendicitis as a diagnosis is advocated.
  • It should be included in the differential diagnosis for longstanding or recurrent abdominal pain.