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Typical Presentation to Rare Diagnosis: A Case Report of Appendicitis Revealing Cecal Adenocarcinoma

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Appendicitis is predominantly observed in teens and young adults. While typical causes include fecalith-induced luminal obstructions, in older adults less common etiologies such as tumors should be considered. This report highlights a rare case of appendicitis secondary to cecal adenocarcinoma in a high-risk patient with a history of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. This case underscores the necessity of considering malignancy as a differential diagnosis in older adults presenting with appendicitis-like symptoms.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66956

Authors: David A Eppley, Angelica R Carnemolla, Steven Perez-Bello, Lisett Castellanos, Carlos J Bello

Institutions: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Florida International University, Palm Springs General Hospital, Larkin Community Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Emergency Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4401606612