Ingested Foreign Body Mimicking Acute Appendicitis

Conclusion In conclusion, there are several mimics of acute appendicitis and we present an unusual case of a foreign body mimicking this disorder in a young person. Highly sensitive imaging coupled with history and physical examination remains the standard of care for diagnosing appendicitis; however, clinical acumen must be utilized to formulate a broad differential.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research