A rare complication of appendicitis: appendiculorenal sinus with renal cellulitis

Pediatr Surg Int. 2005 Jul;21(7):582-4. doi: 10.1007/s00383-005-1450-5. Epub 2005 Jul 13.

Abstract

This report describes a rare complication of appendicitis, renal cellulitis, which led to a diagnostic dilemma in a 2-year-old girl who presented with fever of long duration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Appendicitis / complications*
  • Appendix
  • Cecal Diseases / etiology*
  • Cellulitis / etiology*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / etiology*
  • Kidney Diseases / etiology*
  • Urinary Fistula / etiology*