Duodenal ulcer perforation presenting as acute appendicitis in a child: a case report and literature review - Takeaways - MDSpire

Duodenal ulcer perforation presenting as acute appendicitis in a child: a case report and literature review

  • By

  • Zhihui Jin

  • Xusheng Yang

  • Yuntian Liu

  • Bihui Yao

  • Xuewen Chen

  • Lu Liang

  • June 2, 2026

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    Duodenal ulcer perforation is rare in children and often mimics acute appendicitis, leading to diagnostic challenges.

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    A 12-year-old boy with symptoms of acute appendicitis was found to have a duodenal ulcer perforation during laparoscopic surgery.

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    Pneumoperitoneum in pediatric patients with abdominal pain should raise suspicion for duodenal ulcer perforation.

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    Diagnostic laparoscopy is crucial for accurate diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment of suspected duodenal ulcer perforation.

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    Postoperative recovery was uneventful, with complete mucosal healing confirmed by follow-up endoscopy.

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Duodenal ulcer perforation presenting as acute appendicitis in a child: a case report and literature review

  • by Zhihui Jin, Xusheng Yang, Yuntian Liu, Bihui Yao, Xuewen Chen, Lu Liang

  • June 2, 2026

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