Chronic appendicitis misdiagnosed as a periappendiceal orifice polyp: a case report

Abstract Background Unlike acute appendicitis, chronic appendicitis is characterized by nonspecific abdominal pain and intermittent course. This may lead to late diagnosis or misdiagnosis, with the possibility of serious complications. Case report A male patient of Arab origin aged 55 years had a 2-...

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Main Author: Ahmed Albadrani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-10-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04847-y
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