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1- Department of Surgery, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
2- Faculty Member of Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
3- Faculty Member of Pathology Department, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran , rezaamjad8504@gmail.com
4- Department of Pathology, Alborz University of Medical Scinces, Karaj, Iran
5- BSN, Non-communicable Disease Research Center, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
Abstract:   (4804 Views)
Introduction: Acute eosinophilic appendicitis (AEA) is a rare disease with unknown pathophysiology.
Case Report: A 42-years old woman with acute abdominal pain referred to emergency department. Appendicitis confirmed after laboratory tests and sonography. She had a history of allergic reaction 45 days ago while tongue and throat were swollen. In alb test WBC was 7700 with PMN 60%, eosinophils 12% and Lymphocytes  28%.
Conclusion: Considering hypersensitivity in physical exam is a suitable way to determine and treatment and preventing of consequent gastro-intestinal complications.
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Type of Study: Case Report | Subject: Special
Received: 2019/03/08 | Accepted: 2019/03/08 | Published: 2019/03/08

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