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Endoscopic diagnosis of asymptomatic appendicitis in a pediatric patient

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Incidental diagnosis of asymptomatic appendicitis is exceptionally rare, even more so when identified endoscopically. This is among the first reported cases of appendicitis incidentally diagnosed during colonoscopy in a pediatric patient. Most notably, the identification of subclinical appendicitis allowed for early referral to pediatric surgery for management, which in turn may have prevented progression to acute symptomatic appendicitis.

Source: JPGN Reports

DOI: 10.1002/jpr3.12135

Authors: Mojdeh Mostafavi, Aubrey J. Katz

Institution: Massachusetts General 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: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,900