American Journal of Pediatrics
Atypical Appendicitis in Children: Clinical Presentation, Imaging Features, and Management Plan
June 2023 • Gihad Alsaeed, Ali H. Alassiri, Tamer Rizk, Anas Alshamali, Suhib Alsaeed, Mohamed Aslaeed, L. Bakri
Atypical appendicitis is not uncommon in pediatrics. Factors that are usually seen in such presentations include: Age less than five years, developmental delay, ectopic anatomic location of the appendix, subacute or chronic appendicitis, and symptomatic treatment in addition to early inconclusive investigations. Children with Autistic spectrum disorder often suffer from communication problems, which might affect their ability to deliver their complaints effectively. It is usually parent's interpretation that physi…