title: [Chlamydia trachomatis perityphlitis, an anatomo-clinical entity? Study of 3 cases].
abstract: The authors describe three cases of perityphlitis secondary to Chlamydia trachomatis infection and revealed at laparotomy. Clinically, the symptoms invariably mimicked acute appendicitis. The pathogen was identified by a direct immunofluorescent assay with specific monoclonal antibodies (Microtrak). Prompt cure was achieved by doxycycline therapy. Thus, peroperatively, the discovery of an isolated perityphlitis with a normal appendix should raise the possibility of a C. trachomatis infection, even if there is no salpingitis.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D002690:Chlamydia Infections; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*
vernacular_title: Pérityphlite à "Chlamydia trachomatis" une entité anatomo-clinique? Etude de trois cas.