Acute Amoebic Appendicitis: A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 3
Abstract
Acute appendicitis is a common cause of acute pain abdomen. Amoebic infestation is still a rare cause of acute appendicitis. Herein, we report a rare case of amoebic appendicitis in a young female, who presented to emergency department with pain abdomen, fever and vomiting along with rebound tenderness. Laboratory investigation revealed leukocytosis and mild eosinophilia. Histopathological examination showed numerous trophozoites of Entamoeba histolytica in the ulcerated mucosa of the appendix. The present case report aim to highlight this rare cause of appendicitis which should be treated appropriately to prevent further complication.
Authors and Affiliations
Manjari Kishore, Devender Singh Chauhan, Seema Rahar, Shashikant Singh
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- DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2018/32029.11236
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