An unusual presentation of appendicitis: a 23 cm long appendix in Morocco
The appendix is a diverticulum attached to the caecum. It can have variable lengths and locations. Acute inflammation from long appendix is a diagnostic challenge with unusual signs and symptoms. A 35 years old man admitted to the emergency department for an acute abdominal pain with low-grade fever...
Main Authors: | Hicham Laraqui, Mohamed Lamgari, Mohamed Essarghini, Aziz Zentar |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Pan African Medical Journal
2019-02-01
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Series: | The Pan African Medical Journal |
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Online Access: |
https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/32/72/pdf/72.pdf
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