Roseomonas gilardii in patient with leukemia and acute appendicitis: case report and review

Abstract

Appendicitis is one of the most common abdominal
conditions requiring emergency surgery. However,
acute appendicitis in patients with leukemia is a
rare condition. We report herein the case of an 18-
year-old female with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
(ALL), who was hospitalized in hematology
department because of abdominal pain and fever.
Ultrasound (US) of the abdomen revealed
appendicitis and the patients underwent open
appendectomy. The patient recovered without
complications and was discharged in a good
condition. The day of the operation blood and
peritoneal fluid cultures were taken and
Roseomonas gilardii was detected and healed
empirically. The correct diagnosis of appendicitis in
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patients with leukemia and their management is
challenging for physicians. Very rare
microorganisms can be detected in these patients.