JA clinical reports
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JA clinical reports · Nov 2020
Pericardial disease as a rare complication of pediatric appendicitis: a systematic literature search.
Classic symptoms of acute appendicitis are well known but are uncommon and often misinterpreted in pediatric patients, potentially delaying diagnosis and resulting in rare sequelae. ⋯ Awareness of this uncommon relationship may have prognostic value as this may facilitate appropriate management of pericardial effusions, tamponade, and/or appendicitis.