Appendiceal abscess revealed by ureteral stenosis and hydronephrosis

Asian J Surg. 2007 Jul;30(3):224-6. doi: 10.1016/S1015-9584(08)60027-5.

Abstract

Acute appendicitis presenting with ureteral stenosis and hydronephrosis is very rare. Here, we report the case of a patient who had complicated acute appendicitis with perforation and abscess resulting in right pyeloureteral dilation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / complications*
  • Aged
  • Appendicitis / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / etiology*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / etiology*