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Acute appendicitis

Case contributed by Mate Kover
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Two-day history of RLQ pain.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

In the RLQ, the appendix is visible; it is 9-10 mm in diameter; around it, there is a little amount of free fluid and fatty infiltration. 

Case Discussion

Typical appearance of acute appendicitis with ultrasound, dilated (>6mm) appendix, free fluid around it, and fatty infiltration are seen. The operation was done, acute appendicitis was confirmed.

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