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Foreign body in the appendix presenting as acute appendicitis: a case report.
Carlson B Sama1,2, Leopold N Aminde3, Tsi N Njim4
1Islamic Medicalized Health Centre-Babessi and Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon. sama.carlson@yahoo.com.
Journal of Medical Case Reports
|May 27, 2016
Summary
A rare case of appendicitis was caused by a condom fragment, highlighting the dangers of ingested foreign bodies. Increased awareness is needed for these unusual causes of appendicitis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Foreign bodies are an uncommon cause of appendicitis.
- Ingested foreign bodies typically pass through the digestive tract without issue.
- However, foreign bodies in the appendix can cause inflammation.
Observation:
- A 26-year-old woman presented with right lower quadrant pain.
- An appendectomy revealed a condom fragment in the appendix.
- The patient reported accidental condom ingestion two weeks prior.
Findings:
- Appendicitis can be triggered by unusual foreign bodies, such as condom fragments.
- The vermiform appendix lumen may trap foreign objects, leading to inflammation.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering foreign bodies in appendicitis etiology.
- Awareness of potential dangers from ingested foreign bodies should be increased.