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McSwan type V appendiceal intussusception and acute appendicitis coexistence in a 4-year-old child: a case report and review of the literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Appendicitis, an inflammation of the appendix, and intussusception, the invagination of one intestinal segment into a distal segment, both have overlapping presentations, which can pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This report describes a 4-year-old girl with coexisting McSwain type V appendiceal intussusception and appendicitis. This rare case highlights appendicitis as a potential lead point for intussusception.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf236

Authors: Reem Shihab, Hala O Abdallah, Ansam Nafaa, Yazan N Abdallah, Mahdi Kittaneh

Institution: An-Najah National University

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000