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Solitary Cecal Diverticulitis Mimicking Acute Appendicitis in a Child: Intraoperative Diagnosis

Asudan Tuğçe BOZKURTER ÇİL
Salim GÜMÜŞ
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433–436
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Early clarification ofthe etiology will enable the planning of the best treatment strategy.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Right colonic and cecal diverticulitis can mimic acute appendicitis.
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Key Findings & Data:A 14-year-old, 105-kg boy presented at the emergency department with symptoms mimicking acute appendicitis.
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Conclusion & Impact:Early clarification ofthe etiology will enable the planning of the best treatment strategy.
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Right colonic and cecal diverticulitis can mimic acute appendicitis. A 14-year-old, 105-kg boy presented at the emergency department with symptoms mimicking acute appendicitis. Surgery revealed a case of perforated solitary cecal diverticulitis. Diverticulosisis a disease known to be common in adulthood, but the incidence is increasing in childhood. Therefore, emergency room residentsand pediatric surgeons need to keep this diagnosis in mind in the differential diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Early clarification ofthe etiology will enable the planning of the best treatment strategy.

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ÇİL, A. T. B., GÜMÜŞ, S. (2019). Solitary Cecal Diverticulitis Mimicking Acute Appendicitis in a Child: Intraoperative Diagnosis. Şişli Etfal Hastanesi Tıp Bülteni, Cilt: 53 - Sayı: 4, 433–436. https://ajindex.com/articles/364186

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