Acute appendicitis complicating pregnancy. A case report.
The first report of acute appendicitis complicating pregnancy in Zambia is presented. The diagnostic problems were differentiation between Urinary tract infection concealed accidental haemorrhage and acute appendicitis. However emergency appendicectomy was performed and the outcome was satisfactory. The patient went into premature labour but normally delivered a 2,100g baby. The literature is reviewed; an increased awareness of this condition in our environment is advocated.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis