Case report highlights surgical intervention in acute appendicitis in patients with anatomical differences, indicating risks of delayed diagnosis.
In case of situs inversus totalis, acute appendicitis can develop in the left lower quadrant, and delayed diagnosis and complications can occur. Clinicians should be highly suspicious and should use imaging to confirm diagnosis. Detection of anatomical differences leads to intervening steps at an initial stage and optimal surgical success in peculiarities.
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