Sepsis, Sickle Cell, and The Surgical Abdomen: A Triple Threat in a Young Adult

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Case report highlights delayed diagnosis of acute appendicitis in a sickle cell patient, suggesting critical awareness for atypical pain.

Timely diagnosis of surgical abdomen is crucial, as delayed recognition can lead to severe complications.
A case of a 24-year-old male with sickle cell disease showed progression from suspected vaso-occlusive crisis to septic shock.
Imaging revealed acute appendicitis due to diagnostic delay, emphasizing the need for a higher index of suspicion.
Immediate surgical intervention led to recovery, underscoring the importance of proper diagnosis in similar cases.

Katouzi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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