Conservative Management of Phlegmon Appendicitis in Pregnancy: A Case Report

Cureus 2026 Open access

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Authors: Hattan Degastani, Abdulrahman Alfadhel, Ali H Alsharedah, Tahir Mubarak, Jumanah Hamed Mohammed Alqurashi
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.100969
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Abstract

Acute appendicitis is the most common non-obstetric surgical emergency mandating immediate intervention. The standard management of complicated appendicitis is surgical intervention; however, phlegmonous appendicitis has been sparsely studied in pregnancy. We report a case of phlegmonous appendicitis in pregnancy that was successfully managed with antibiotic therapy and close clinical and radiological follow-up, resulting in favorable maternal and fetal outcomes without the need for surgical intervention.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders Diverticular Disease and Complications

Publication details

Journal / source
Cureus
Volume
18
Issue
1
Pages
e100969–e100969
Publication date
7 January 2026
Language
EN