Left-Sided Appendicitis: A Case Report.
- Author:
Ho Suk DOH
;
Eun Seuk HONG
;
Chang Woo NAM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Appendicitis*;
Appendix;
Dextrocardia;
Diagnosis;
Emergency Service, Hospital;
Physical Examination;
Situs Inversus
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2000;11(3):385-389
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Frequent anomalies causing a left-sided appendix are situs inversus and malrotation. The ectopic position of the appendix frequently causes a delay or error in diagnosis because of atypical symptoms. A physical examination is of limited value unless dextrocardia is present. A left-sided appendix is a rare anomaly, but when other diseases are ruled out, it must be considered especially at the emergency department.
