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Escaped faecalith causing a persistent psoas abscess

D M O'Hanlon1, P G Horgan, D S Quill

  • 1Department of Surgery, University College Hospital, Galway.

Irish Medical Journal
|November 1, 1996
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Faecaliths, hardened stool masses, are common causes of appendicitis. This study details a rare complication where a faecalith from the appendix caused issues elsewhere in the body.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Faecaliths are frequently implicated in the etiology of acute appendicitis.
  • Appendiceal faecaliths form more often than those in the gallbladder or urinary tract.
  • Faecaliths typically cause few complications outside the appendix.

Observation:

  • This report describes an unusual case involving an appendiceal faecalith.

Findings:

  • An escaped appendiceal faecalith led to an atypical complication.
  • The specific nature of this complication is detailed in the full report.

Implications:

  • Highlights the potential for rare extracecal complications from appendiceal faecaliths.
  • Underscores the importance of considering unusual presentations in appendicitis management.

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