Appendicitis masquerading as malignancy.

Burkitt’s lymphoma masquerading as appendicitis – two case reports and review of the literature

Two cases of Burkitt's lymphoma masquerading as appendicitis are reported herein. The diagnoses were made post-operatively from the appendix specimen in one case and from an ileocecal resection specimen for cecal fistula complicating an appendicectomy in the second case. These cases highlight the importance of routine histological examination of appendicectomy specimens.

Appendicular Perforation in a Neonate Masquerading as Testicular Torsion.

BACKGROUND Neonatal appendicitis is difficult to diagnose, and is associated with high mortality. CASE CHARACTERISTICS A preterm (33 wk) neonate developed abdominal distension feeding intolerance and erythema of left inguinal region on day 4 of life. OBSERVATION Testicular torsion was suspected but inguinal exploration revealed normal testis with feco-purulent fluid draining into processus ...

Neonatal Perforated Appendicitis Masquerading as Necrotizing Enterocolitis

A preterm neonate underwent emergent laparotomy for presumed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Intra-operatively, neonatal perforated appendicitis (NPA) was encountered. This may represent a form of NEC localized to the appendix. A high index of clinical suspicion and early laparotomy are recommended.

A Patient with an Unusual Cause Right Lower Quadrant Pain and Vomiting: Pyelonephritis of an Ectopic Right Kidney Masquerading as Acute Appendicitis

An adolescent female presented with one day of abdominal pain and clinical findings of acute appendicitis. CT scan revealed an ectopic right kidney with changes of acute pyelonephritis. This paper underscores the importance of imaging the right pelvis prior to surgical intervention in suspected cases of acute appendicitis in children.

Xanthogranulomatous Cholecystitis Masquerading as Malignancy: Sonographic and CT features