Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia mimicking acute appendicitis in children: a retrospective analysis of 259 cases

Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia mimicking acute appendicitis in children: a retrospective analysis of 259 cases

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to evaluate and compare the clinical, laboratory, imaging, and histopathological findings of pediatric patients diagnosed with reactive lymphoid hyperplasia (RLH) among those who underwent surgery with a pre-diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Methods A retrospective a...

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Main Authors:	Neslihan Gulcin, M. Sddk Dicle, Cengiz Gul, Semih L. Mirapoglu, Ceyhan Sahin, Mehmet Arpack, Aytekin Kaymakc
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-07-01
Series:	BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:	Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia Acute appendicitis Pediatric surgery Negative appendectomy Abdominal pain Histopathology
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05870-8
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