Typical Presentation to Rare Diagnosis: A Case Report of Appendicitis Revealing Cecal Adenocarcinoma

Abstract

Appendicitis is predominantly observed in teens and young adults. While typical causes include fecalith-induced luminal obstructions, in older adults less common etiologies such as tumors should be considered. This report highlights a rare case of appendicitis secondary to cecal adenocarcinoma in a high-risk patient with a history of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. This case underscores the necessity of considering malignancy as a differential diagnosis in older adults presenting with appendicitis-like symptoms.