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Ingested foreign body mimicking acute appendicitis.

Jeremy M Reeves1, Michael D Wade2, John Edwards2

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A foreign body perforated the small intestine, mimicking appendicitis despite negative imaging. This case highlights the critical role of clinical examination in diagnosing appendicitis when scans are inconclusive.

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  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Acute appendicitis affects 250,000 annually in the US, with a 7% lifetime risk.
  • Clinical diagnosis alone has 70% accuracy due to numerous differential diagnoses.
  • Computed tomography (CT) scans are standard due to high sensitivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an unusual case of foreign body perforation mimicking appendicitis.
  • To emphasize the importance of clinical acumen in diagnosing appendicitis.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a 20-year-old male with right lower quadrant pain.
  • Negative ultrasonography and CT scan.
  • Exploratory laparoscopy revealing a perforated small intestine due to a foreign body.

Main Results:

  • A metallic foreign body was identified as the cause of small intestine perforation.
  • Appendicitis diagnosis was reconsidered due to negative imaging.

Conclusions:

  • Foreign bodies can mimic appendicitis, necessitating a broad differential diagnosis.
  • Clinical examination remains crucial, even with advanced imaging like CT scans.
  • This case underscores the value of clinical judgment in complex diagnostic scenarios.