ArticleFrontiers in surgery2026
Duodenal ulcer perforation presenting as acute appendicitis in a child: a case report and literature review.
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Introduction: Duodenal ulcer perforation (DUP) is exceedingly rare in the pediatric population. Its clinical presentation frequently mimics acute appendicitis (AA), leading to a high risk of preoperative misdiagnosis and posing substantial diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Case presentation: We describe a 12-year-old boy who presented with signs and symptoms suggestive of acute appendicitis. Emergency diagnostic laparoscopy revealed a 0.6-cm perforation on the anterior wall of the duodenal bulb. The perforation was successfully repaired laparoscopically. The patient had an uneventful postoperative recovery, and follow-up endoscopy confirmed complete mucosal healing. Discussion: This case highlights that pneumoperitoneum in pediatric patients presenting with AA-like symptoms should prompt consideration of DUP in the differential diagnosis. Diagnostic laparoscopy is instrumental in establishing an accurate diagnosis and enabling timely, minimally invasive treatment. Conclusion: In children with atypical acute abdominal pain, heightened clinical suspicion for DUP, particularly when imaging reveals pneumoperitoneum, combined with proactive use of laparoscopy, can reduce misdiagnosis and improve patient outcomes.
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