Acute appendicitis revealed by an abscess of the anterior abdominal wall: A case report

• Main Authors: Bannar B (Author), Mahad R (Author), Boutakioute B (Author), Ouali Idrissi M (Author), Cherif Idrissi Ganouni N (Author), Maaroufi Fathiallah EL (Author), EL Boukhfaoui M (Author), Rabbani K (Author), Louzi A (Author), Finech B (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: International Journal of Vascular Surgery and Medicine - Peertechz Publications, 2020-09-25.
• Subjects: Case Report
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Summary

<p>Introduction: Appendicitis is a common cause of acute abdomen; however the classic clinical signs are not often present, which can be manifested by numerous complications, but the revelation by a parietal collection remains unusual, its diagnosis can be challenging. </p><p>Presentation of case: We describe the case of a 31 years old man, who complains for pain of the right flank. The clinical examination objective an erythematous and painful swelling of the right iliac fossa, the abdominal ultrasound has objectified a collection of the right flank and right iliac fossa, The CT Scan of the Abdomen/Pelvis found a voluminous collection of soft tissues of the right anterolateral abdominal and pelvic wall, hypo dense and heterogeneous, containing air, The surgical exploration objectified a huge purulent collection with subcutaneously ceacum and appendage suppurated and perforated.</p><p>Conclusion: The onset of an abdominal wall abscess without a known cause needs to be thoroughly investigated, with consideration of a subjacent abdominal cause and appendicitis.</p>

DOI

10.17352/2455-5452.000038