Crohn's disease limited to the appendix. Apropos of a case
Andze, O.; Matte, C.; Youssef, S.; Bensoussan, A.L.
Chirurgie Pediatrique 31(6): 349-351
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0180-5738 PMID: 2091847 Document Number: 358424
A rare case of Crohn's disease limited to the appendix is reported in an 18 years old adolescent, hospitalised as having acute appendicitis. Appendectomy was performed. There were no postoperative complication and no recurrence after 3 years follow-up. Surgical indications are discussed and literature reviewed.