Onset of Crohn’s Disease by Symptoms of Acute Appendicitis

Abstract

The analysis of current views on Crohn’s disease (CD) has been carried out. A case report of the sudden onset of CD by symptoms of acute appendicitis in young patient is described. The events took place as follows: cumulative negative impact of risk factors — acute CD with primary lesion of vermiform appendix — clinical manifestations of acute appendicitis — appendectomy — recovery, possibly deceptive.

Keywords

• primary acute lesion of the appendix
• Crohn’s disease
• mask of acute appendicitis
• young age
• recovery