Abstract:Acute appendicitis is the most common acute surgical condition of the abdomen. Unfortunately, atypical presentations are common. Delayed diagnosis would therefore lead to higher morbidity and mortality. Furthermore, under estimation of an associated retro-peritoneal abscess can be disastrous. Our case illustrates the issues mentioned. A young lady presented with atypical symptoms of appendicitis but was diagnosed as perforated retrocaecal appendicitis with paranephric abscess following CT abdomen. An open appe… Show more
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