Open AccessMigrating appendicolith: A retained appendicolith causing recurrent infection and migrating to the skin
Author(s) -
Zachary Drew,
Deepak Jain,
Bhanu Mariyappa Rathnamma
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
bjr case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2055-7159
DOI - 10.1259/bjrcr.20210093
Subject(s) - appendix , medicine , complication , abscess , abdomen , radiology , surgery , geology , paleontology
A retained appendicolith is an uncommon complication that can arise from appendix rupture and can lead to recurrent abscess formation. We present a case of a retained appendicolith causing recurrent infection over a 12-month period in a paediatric patient. The appendicolith migrated to the left side of the abdomen and then through the abdominal wall into the subcutaneous tissues. The appendicolith was finally retrieved in a joint surgical and interventional radiology case using ultrasound guidance.