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  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency, but atypical presentations can pose diagnostic challenges.
  • Retrouterine locations and associated pelvic abscesses are rare complications.

Observation:

  • A 33-year-old woman presented with a two-week history suggestive of a pelvic inflammatory process.
  • Clinical examination and subsequent imaging revealed a retrouterine gangrenous perforated appendicitis with a Douglas abscess.

Findings:

  • Laparotomy confirmed the diagnosis of a perforated appendix in an unusual retrouterine position.
  • The patient underwent appendectomy, abdominal drainage, and a course of broad-spectrum antibiotics.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering appendicitis in the differential diagnosis of pelvic abscesses, even with delayed presentation.
  • Successful management underscores the efficacy of prompt surgical treatment and antibiotic therapy in complex appendicitis cases.