Acute neonatal appendicitis in a preterm

Abstract

Acute neonatal appendicitis is very rare in the neonatal period. It is usually associated with comorbidity including prematurity. Symptoms are non-specific. The prognosis is marked by high risk of mortality and morbidity. Here, we report a case of preterm new born who presented with sepsis, apnoea, and digestive signs. The laparotomy revealed perforated appendicitis complicated with peritonitis.

Keywords

• Appendicitis
• necrotizing enterocolitis
• neonatal appendicitis
• neonate