International journal of surgery case reports · 2024
Malrotated subhepatic caecum with subhepatic appendicitis: Diagnostic dilemma: A case report.
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Anelay Biniam Addis, Chekol Alemneh Mitku, Tigabie Workye, Sintayew Michael, Tadesse Elleni
Аннотация
INTRODUCTION: Acute appendicitis is among common surgical emergency. Subhepatic appendicitis is rare and difficult to diagnose and manage. There are few case reports across the world.
CASE PRESENTATION: We presented a case of 7 year's old child with no known medical illness presented with acute onset vague abdominal pain experienced for three days. he was symptomatically treated as Acute gastroenteritis and dyspepsia later diagnosed with acute appendicitis and underwent laparotomy. He has malrotated subhepatic cecum with Subhepatic gangrenous appendicitis Open appendectomy done and discharged improved.
CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Subhepatic appendicitis is a condition where the appendix is abnormally located in the upper right abdomen. This atypical placement often leads to delayed diagnosis and complications due to its similar symptoms to other abdominal diseases. While ultrasound is a valuable tool for diagnosis, laparoscopic appendectomy is the preferred treatment method when available. However, in resource-limited settings without laparoscopic capabilities, open surgery is necessary.
CONCLUSION: Subhepatic appendicitis is a rare occurrence and its infrequent location makes it difficult to diagnose. Awareness of various location of appendix, a high index of suspicion and radiological imaging is required for prompt diagnosis and management. Appendicitis in subhepatic appendix and high up cecum creates a lot of confusion in both diagnosis and surgical exploration which may lead in complication and delay in treatment.
CASE PRESENTATION: We presented a case of 7 year's old child with no known medical illness presented with acute onset vague abdominal pain experienced for three days. he was symptomatically treated as Acute gastroenteritis and dyspepsia later diagnosed with acute appendicitis and underwent laparotomy. He has malrotated subhepatic cecum with Subhepatic gangrenous appendicitis Open appendectomy done and discharged improved.
CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Subhepatic appendicitis is a condition where the appendix is abnormally located in the upper right abdomen. This atypical placement often leads to delayed diagnosis and complications due to its similar symptoms to other abdominal diseases. While ultrasound is a valuable tool for diagnosis, laparoscopic appendectomy is the preferred treatment method when available. However, in resource-limited settings without laparoscopic capabilities, open surgery is necessary.
CONCLUSION: Subhepatic appendicitis is a rare occurrence and its infrequent location makes it difficult to diagnose. Awareness of various location of appendix, a high index of suspicion and radiological imaging is required for prompt diagnosis and management. Appendicitis in subhepatic appendix and high up cecum creates a lot of confusion in both diagnosis and surgical exploration which may lead in complication and delay in treatment.