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Eosinophilic Appendicitis – A Case Series Of 5 Cases And Review Of Literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Eosinophilic appendicitis, a rare condition mimicking acute appendicitis, involves eosinophil infiltration of the appendix. This study analyzed 268 appendectomy specimens, identifying five cases of eosinophilic appendicitis (2.6% incidence). We suggest appendectomy is beneficial in these cases to prevent future acute appendicitis. The pathogenesis may involve a Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction

Source: Journal of Neonatal Surgery

DOI: 10.52783/jns.v14.3272

Authors: Chaitanya M. Shinde, Sujata R. Kanetkar

Institution: Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed University

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: W4409754366

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