Presentation
Right abdominal pain, fever.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Acute appendicitis
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Cecal appendix in the right lower quadrant is increased in diameter, with wall thickening and mucosal hyper-enhancement associated with increased periappendiceal fat density. Reactive mesenteric nodes noted. No collections, free fluid or pneumoperitoneum are identified.
Case Discussion
The findings are consistent with acute appendicitis.