Neonatal appendicitis mimicking intestinal duplication: a case report

• Main Authors: Saeki Isamu, Yamanouchi Takeshi, Tanaka Sakura, Kawanami Takashi, Mori Ryou, Zaizen Yoshio
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2012-09-01
• Series: Journal of Medical Case Reports
• Online Access: http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/6/1/286

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Acute appendicitis is a common disease in older children but rare in neonates.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We report the case of a 2-day-old Asian baby who suffered from neonatal appendicitis mimicking intestinal duplication. Laparoscopic appendectomy was successfully performed after the trans-umbilical division of adhesions, and the postoperative course was uneventful.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>There are few reports describing abdominal masses caused by appendicitis mimicking intestinal duplication. The laparoscopic approach for neonatal appendicitis is considered to be a safe and useful therapeutic modality with good cosmetic results.</p>