Traumatic appendicitis with mass formation, a rare case report

This case report delves into an atypical presentation of postblunt abdominal trauma in an adult male, characterized by acute appendicitis complicated by the formation of an appendicular inflammatory mass. The patient's clinical evolution, diagnostic intricacies, and the multidisciplinary approa...

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Published in:Journal of surgical case reports 2024, Vol.2024 (4), p.rjae265-rjae265
Main Authors: Shawasha, Bassam Adel, Awaysa, Asala M, Smerat, Mohammad I, Fakhouri, Sulaiman Naji Fares
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:This case report delves into an atypical presentation of postblunt abdominal trauma in an adult male, characterized by acute appendicitis complicated by the formation of an appendicular inflammatory mass. The patient's clinical evolution, diagnostic intricacies, and the multidisciplinary approach employed for successful management. By documenting this rare complication, our report contributes to expanding knowledge base on unusual consequences of abdominal trauma, aiming to enhance awareness and facilitate informed decision-making in clinical practice.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjae265