Surgical approach for appendicitis in neutropenia: a case report and review of the literature.

Publication

Surgical approach for appendicitis in neutropenia: a case report and review of the literature.

Journal Paper/Review - Nov 17, 2022

Uthayanan Ushanthan, Kolb Walter, Schmied Bruno, Bischofberger Stephan

Citation

Uthayanan U, Kolb W, Schmied B, Bischofberger S. Surgical approach for appendicitis in neutropenia: a case report and review of the literature. Surg Case Rep 2022; 8:208.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Surg Case Rep 2022; 8

Publication Date

Nov 17, 2022

Issn Print

2198-7793

Issn Electronic

2198-7793

Pages

208

Brief description/objective

Acute appendicitis is a common abdominal pathology, particularly in younger patients presenting with abdominal pain. The clinical presentation is typically characterized by right lower quadrant pain (with local peritonitis) accompanied by fever and nausea. In neutropenic patients it is challenging to diagnose acute appendicitis. It is much more challenging because the characteristic symptoms are different, and diagnosis may be delayed or missed.