Pediatric appendicular actinomycosis: a case report and literature review

CONCLUSIONS: Although appendicitis is very common in the general population, appendicitis associated with ACM is very rare, accounting for 0.02% - 0.06%, especially in the pediatric population. Diagnosis can be very challenging because they usually present with non-specific symptoms, and can form masses that mimic malignancies. Although rare, clinicians and pathologists should be aware of this entity. Satisfactory results and complete cure are achieved with adequate antibiotic therapy and surgery. In most cases, if there are no associated diseases, early and accurate diagnosis ensure an excellent prognosis.PMID:37661685 | DOI:10.24953/turkjped.2023.33

Source: The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics - September 4, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Marija Mitrovi ć Radmila Jankovi ć Milo š Đuknić Ljubica Simi ć Nevena Polja šević Jovan Jevti ć Source Type: research