Infantile Appendicitis: A Case Report

Shumaila Israr

Abstract

Infantile appendicitis is an uncommon condition. It often presents with atypical symptoms that mimic other conditions like gastroenteritis, respiratory tract infection, and sometimes sepsis. Delay in diagnosis or fail to diagnose in timely manner can lead to complications with prolong hospitalization. At times mortality can occur. In this study a 4-month old infant is reported who had acute appendicitis but presented with the symptoms of gastroenteritis. Infant underwent appendectomy with smooth postoperative recovery. Clinical vigilance and timely diagnosis can reduce the risk of complications in infants with acute appendicitis.

Key words 

Infant, Appendicitis, Atypical symptoms, Diagnosis.