Non-acute appendicitis: Clinicoradiopathologic findings and management

Abstract

Acute appendicitis is a common abdominal condition that required surgical intervention. However, there are number of cases that have mild symptoms and signs and their onsets may be insidious. These conditions have been named in various styles including; recurrent appendicitis, relapsing appendicitis, chronic appendicitis, acute relapsing appendicitis, chronic relapsing appendicitis, and spontaneous resolving appendicitis. The objectives of this article are to review clinical manifestations, imaging tools, and management of non-acute appendicitis.