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Appendicitis Post Fall in the Pediatric Population: A Case Report.
Curēus 2023 November
The appendix is a small, finger-sized tubular pouch that extends from your large intestine. Regardless, the physiology of the appendix is still unclear. There are several factors that cause appendicitis, such as infection, underlying tumor, constipation, and trauma. Symptoms of right lower quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, anorexia, and fever, as well as physical signs such as rebound tenderness and McBurney point/sign, are typical of non-traumatic acute appendicitis. On the other hand, a thorough history and physical examination are paramount for an accurate diagnosis of acute traumatic appendicitis. If the history and physical examination are inconclusive, further evaluation with ultrasonography or computed tomography (CT) is advised. Upon reaching an accurate diagnosis, the course of treatment involves an appendectomy and intravenous antibiotics. This case describes a patient who suffered blunt traumatic abdominal injury from a fall resulting in acute appendicitis. For pediatric patients who complain of abdominal pain and present to the emergency department (ED), appendicitis should be on the differential diagnosis list, even if the patient's symptoms started after blunt abdominal trauma. Due to the rarity of appendicitis after trauma, rapid identification necessitates a high index of suspicion.
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