CASE REPORT: ACUTE NECROTIZING APPENDICITIS

Abstract

Acute necrotizing appendicitis is a rare and severe form of appendicitis characterized by necrosis of the vermiform appendix and frequently associated with serious complications such as sepsis and diffuse peritonitis. Clinical manifestations may include signs of peritoneal irritation, with more severe symptoms such as abdominal distension, fever, and tachycardia. Diagnosis is often confirmed by imaging tests such as computed tomography, which can identify signs of inflammation, stacking, or pneumatosis intestinalis. Treatment consists of immediate surgical intervention. This case report highlights the importance of early diagnosis and urgent surgical intervention to reduce mortality rates and improve patient prognosis.