Carcinoma Caecum Misdiagnosed as Appendicitis: A Case Report
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A 20 years young male presented with history of pain right lower abdomen for 3 months. Pain was intermittent, colicky in nature. There was history of nausea and occasional episodes of vomiting. On detailed history he had undergone open appendectomy 3 months back but the symptoms persisted. Patient was evaluated with routine blood investigations, Ultrasound and CT scan abdomen which showed fluid filled bowel loops with distended caecum. Exploratory laparotomy showed a tumour like firm growth involving caecum with distended terminal ileum. Right radical hemi-colectomy with end to end ileo – transverse anastomosis done.
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