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Mona Mlika1, Imen Ben Ismail2, Ayoub Zoghlami2
1Department of Pathology-Trauma and Major Burn Center. Ben Arous. Tunis, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis-University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis- Tunisia.
La Tunisie Medicale
|February 19, 2024
Summary
A rare case of appendicitis caused by a seed highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis. Identifying seeds as the cause prevents misdiagnosis of parasitic infections and unnecessary antibiotic use.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Acute appendicitis is a common condition often caused by lumen obstruction from fecaliths, lymphoid hyperplasia, or parasites.
- Appendicitis due to foreign bodies, particularly seeds, is exceptionally rare, accounting for less than 1% of cases.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of acute appendicitis initiated by a seed within the appendix lumen.
- The clinical presentation posed a diagnostic challenge, mimicking common parasitic infections of the appendix.
Findings:
- Diagnostic efforts focused on excluding parasitic etiologies such as Enterobius vermicularis, Taenia species, Ascaris, and Schistosomiasis.
- Microscopic examination confirmed a seed as the causative agent, distinct from parasitic infestations.
Implications:
- Accurate identification of seed-induced appendicitis by pathologists is crucial.
- This distinction is vital to prevent misdiagnosis of parasitic infections and subsequent overuse of antibiotics post-appendectomy.
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