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Acute appendicitis

Case contributed by Varun Babu
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right lower quadrant pain with leukocytosis.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male

Abdomen

ct
  • dilated appendix with appendicolith within
  • mild periappendiceal fat stranding 
  • no local collections or abscess formation

Case Discussion

An uncomplicated appendicitis with appendicoliths within. 

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