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Case Studies | Pediatric Specialty | Volume 12 Issue 11, November 2023 | Pages: 1715 - 1718 | India
Little Rider: Giant Subhepatic Appendicitis
Abstract: The ectopic location of the appendix is rare. The subhepatic appendix is seen in 0.08% of the Indian population We report a case of an 11 - year - old male who presented with upper abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever. Imaging showed a large, tubular, cystic structure extending below from the inferior wall of the cecum. Surgery revealed a giant subhepatic appendix measuring 7cm in length and 2 cm in diameter adhered to the posterior aspect of the liver.
Keywords: subhepatic appendix, giant appendix, appendectomy
How to Cite?: Arjun P Pawar, Nikita N Marathe, Naresh B Kumar, Yash Marathe, "Little Rider: Giant Subhepatic Appendicitis", Volume 12 Issue 11, November 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1715-1718, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR231115144526, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR231115144526