Acute Appendicitis

Ilmida Husniana

Abstract

Appendicitis is a disease caused by inflammation of the vermiform appendix. This organ is a small tubular structure attached to the cecum. Appendicitis can affect people of all ages, from children, adults, to the elderly, and can also affect both males and females. However, studies have found that appendicitis is most commonly found in males, particularly in adolescence to young adulthood. The main cause of appendicitis is an obstruction that occurs in the appendix canal/lumen, which can be caused by the accumulation of hard stool/feces (fecalith), lymphoid tissue hyperplasia, parasites, foreign objects, or tumors. The clinical manifestation found in the case above is tenderness at McBurney’s point on physical examination. Laboratory findings show leukocytosis, and the patient’s ultrasound results are consistent with acute appendicitis based on the theory. Prompt and appropriate management through appendectomy can reduce complication rates and improve the patient’s prognosis.

Keywords

appendicitis; acute appendicitis; male; pain

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Husniana, I. (2026). Acute Appendicitis. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 7| Issue 1: Jan – Feb 2026, Pages 175-176 URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Volume7-Issue1-Jan-Feb-No.1029-175-176.pdf

Volume 7 | Issue 1: Jan – Feb 2026