Forshal type IE appendiceal intussusception: A case report.

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Surgery
• Gastroenterology

Background:

• Appendiceal intussusception is a rare cause of abdominal pathology.
• Clinical presentation is often non-specific, mimicking other abdominal conditions.
• Preoperative diagnosis is challenging due to vague symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a case of appendiceal intussusception in a child.
• To highlight diagnostic challenges and management strategies.

Main Methods:

• Case report of a 5-year-old boy presenting with abdominal pain and vomiting.
• Initial diagnosis of ileocolic intussusception.
• Failed hydrostatic reduction, followed by laparotomy and appendectomy.

Main Results:

• Intraoperative findings revealed complete intussusception of the appendix.
• Appendectomy was successfully performed.
• The postoperative period was uneventful.

Conclusions:

• Appendiceal intussusception is typically diagnosed intraoperatively.
• Appendectomy is the treatment of choice.
• Awareness among radiologists and pediatric surgeons is crucial for recognizing this rare entity.