Shrestha AL, Adhikari G, Kattel G, Amatya M. Rare appendiceal escapades in childhood: the Grande experience!
J Surg Case Rep 2021;
2021:rjab284. [PMID:
34276956 PMCID:
PMC8279693 DOI:
10.1093/jscr/rjab284]
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Abstract
Acute appendicitis in children is known to present in two broad forms: (1) uncomplicated and (2) complicated. Apart from this, a variety of atypical presentations can occur that may pose difficulty in diagnosis or treatment approach. We hereby present a series of such rare experiences namely appendiceal oxyuriasis, sub-hepatic appendicitis and appendiceal mucocele that were encountered and managed accordingly.
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