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A Report of Two Cases of Stump Appendicitis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Stump appendicitis is an inflammation of appendiceal remnant after incomplete appendectomy. However, the inclusion of appendectomy in a patient’s medical history often obfuscates a diagnosis of appendicitis, causing a delay in diagnosis and potentially leading to increased morbidity. Awareness of stump appendicitis can help radiologists distinguish this rare condition from more common entities. We report two cases of stump appendicitis that were correctly identified at the patients’ time of presentation to the emergency department. In one case, the patient presented with recurrent stump appendicitis. In this case series, we discuss the radiographic features, clinical considerations, and treatment of stump appendicitis.

Source: The UCLA Radiological Science Proceedings

DOI: 10.5070/rs4.35566

Authors: Suzanne Homer, Ronald Homer

Institution: University of California, Los Angeles

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

OpenAlex ID: W4413966789