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A complicated case of appendicitis.

A Jones

    Clinical Radiology
    |July 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Acute appendicitis in older adults may indicate underlying colon cancer. Routine barium enema after appendectomy is recommended for early detection of colonic carcinoma.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Oncology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
    • Colonic carcinoma incidence increases with age.
    • Appendicitis can present atypically in older patients.

    Observation:

    • A 50-year-old male presented with acute appendicitis.
    • An unsuspected carcinoma of the right colon was discovered concurrently.
    • The colonic carcinoma exhibited unusual calcification and renal spread.

    Findings:

    • Acute appendicitis serves as a critical marker for colonic carcinoma in the elderly.
    • Concurrent appendicitis and colon cancer present diagnostic challenges.
    • Radiographic findings included calcification and invasion into the right kidney.

    Implications:

    • Routine barium enema post-appendectomy is valuable for older patients.
    • Early detection of colonic carcinoma improves patient outcomes.
    • This case highlights the importance of thorough investigation in older patients with appendicitis.