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Valentino's Syndrome in the Era of Advanced Imaging and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Valentino's syndrome is a rare but potentially lethal differential diagnosis for acute appendicitis. We herein present the case of a 22-year-old male patient who presented to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain. Clinical suspicion of acute appendicitis was corroborated by analytical and imaging findings. However, surgical exploration revealed a perforated peptic ulcer. A high degree of suspicion during preoperative and intraoperative management is important in recognizing and treating this condition, which carries significant morbidity and mortality risks.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.74735

Authors: Ana K Andrade, Clara Sampaio, Anjum Dhanani

Institution: Unidade Local de Saúde de São José

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: W4404857989