Appendicitis in a Patient with Psychiatric Problem and Drug Withdrawal Symptoms
Abstract
Physical disorders can be seen in psychiatric patients. In addition, a delayed diagnosis can cause a serious complication of the physical disorder among such patients. In this report, a case of appendicitis in a psychiatric case with drug withdrawal symptoms was reported.
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