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Bhavjinder K Dhillon¹, Simone Kortbeek^2,3, Arjun Baghela¹

¹Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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|February 19, 2024

Summary

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Perforated appendicitis (PA) in children involves a dysregulated immune response, unlike simple appendicitis (SA). A four-gene signature accurately predicts PA, aiding in early diagnosis and treatment for pediatric appendicitis.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Surgery
Immunology
Genomics

Background:

Appendicitis is a common pediatric surgical emergency with variable severity.
Differentiating simple appendicitis (SA) from perforated appendicitis (PA) is crucial for timely and appropriate treatment.
Understanding the mechanistic differences between SA and PA can improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To elucidate the mechanistic underpinnings of appendicitis severity in children.
To develop improved diagnostics and treatments for pediatric appendicitis.
To identify potential blood-based biomarkers for differentiating SA and PA.

Main Methods:

Prospective exploratory diagnostic study (Gene Expression Profiling of Pediatric Appendicitis - GEPPA).
Whole-blood transcriptomic profiling of 71 children (5-17 years) with suspected appendicitis.
Analysis of gene expression patterns to identify differences between SA and PA.

Main Results:

Perforated appendicitis (PA) is characterized by a dysregulated immune response, including dampened interferon pathways.
Gene expression in PA patients showed similarities to sepsis signatures, indicating immune suppression.
A four-gene signature demonstrated 85.7% accuracy in predicting PA versus SA.

Conclusions:

Perforated appendicitis (PA) in children is associated with a dysregulated immune response.
Findings support the development of improved diagnostics for appendicitis severity.
Early identification of PA can inform management and prevent complications.