cute Appendicitis in Pediatrics: Clinico-Histopathological Perspectives on a Disease with Many Faces

Authors

  • Salma Alsunousi Maref \Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
  • Areej Dhayf Mahmoud Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
  • Marwa Abdulahamid Elmgherbi Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
  • Abdelghffar .F. Abdelghffar Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
  • Abdulnasir Mohammed Khamees Hamad Department of Cytotechnology, Faculty of Biomedical Science, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
  • Aisha Khaleefah Mohammed Department of Cytotechnology, Faculty of Biomedical Science, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
  • Hajer Mukhtar Mohammed Department of Cytotechnology, Faculty of Biomedical Science, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
  • Maha Mohammed Abdullah Suleiman Department of Cytotechnology, Faculty of Biomedical Science, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
  • Muwayyid Mahmoud Mohammed Sulayman Department of Cytotechnology, Faculty of Biomedical Science, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya

Keywords:

Appendicitis, Histology, Surgery, Pediatrics

Abstract

Background:  Appendicitis is a common condition in childhood and adolescence that frequently requires urgent surgical intervention. For almost two centuries appendicitis has been recognized as a medical problem with a surgical solution. Currently the appendix can be removed with a minimally invasive procedure. The present study aimed to study the incidence of various parameters regarding appendicitis in pediatric age group. Objective: To evaluate the incidence and peaks of age, the most common symptoms, the ability to diagnose the disease and the post-surgery outcomes. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted during March and April 2024 It included cases attending Pediatric Hospital, Department of Surgery, Benghazi. Results: The peak of age was (11-15), males outnumber the females, abdominal pain was the most common presentation and blood leukocytosis is not correlated with degree of temperature. Conclusion: Incidence of acute appendicitis is higher in male gender pediatric age group and the diagnostic modality are always accurate for confirming the diagnosis.

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Published

2026-02-02

How to Cite

Salma Alsunousi Maref, Areej Dhayf Mahmoud, Marwa Abdulahamid Elmgherbi, Abdelghffar .F. Abdelghffar, Abdulnasir Mohammed Khamees Hamad, Aisha Khaleefah Mohammed, Hajer Mukhtar Mohammed, Maha Mohammed Abdullah Suleiman, & Muwayyid Mahmoud Mohammed Sulayman. (2026). cute Appendicitis in Pediatrics: Clinico-Histopathological Perspectives on a Disease with Many Faces. North African Journal of Scientific Publishing (NAJSP), 4(1), 73–81. Retrieved from https://najsp.com/index.php/home/article/view/749

Issue

Volume 4, Issue 1, 2026

Section

Applied and Natural Sciences

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