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Acute appendicitis induced by bone fragment ingestion: A pediatrics case report
Nguyen Xuan Khai1, Nguyen Viet Dung2, Truong Dinh Tien3
1Department of Interventional Radiology, Radiology Center, 103 Military Hospital, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Radiology Case Reports
|September 16, 2024
Summary
Foreign body ingestion is a rare cause of acute appendicitis in children. A bone fragment caused appendicitis in a 9-year-old boy, highlighting the need for thorough evaluation in pediatric cases.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Pathology
Background:
- Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
- Obstruction of the appendix lumen is the typical cause.
- Ingested foreign bodies are an uncommon but recognized cause, especially in children.
Observation:
- A 9-year-old male presented with symptoms of acute appendicitis.
- Diagnostic workup revealed a bone fragment within the appendix.
Findings:
- The bone fragment was identified as the cause of acute appendicitis.
- This case highlights a rare etiology for appendicitis in a pediatric patient.
Implications:
- Foreign body ingestion should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pediatric acute appendicitis.
- Comprehensive clinical assessment and imaging are crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- This case emphasizes the importance of considering unusual causes for common surgical conditions.
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