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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Ingested foreign bodies typically pass through the gastrointestinal tract without complications.
  • Appendiceal perforation by foreign bodies is rare, with limited case reports in medical literature.

Observation:

  • A 72-year-old male presented with symptoms consistent with acute appendicitis.
  • Computed tomography revealed appendicitis with a perforating linear hyperdensity, later identified as a 10mm fish bone.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent successful laparoscopic appendectomy with foreign body removal.
  • This case represents one of only two documented instances of fish bone-induced perforated appendicitis.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering ingested foreign bodies, such as fish bones, in the differential diagnosis of appendicitis.
  • Emphasizes the efficacy of prompt surgical intervention in managing rare complications of foreign body ingestion.