Acute appendicitis

Case contributed by Abdullah Adawy
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right iliac pain, suspected appendicitis.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

The right iliac region shows well defined blind-ended non-compressible loop with no peristalsis, measuring about 4.3 cm in length and 8 mm in diameter. Hyperechoic fat is seen at its tip. No free fluid could be seen.

Case Discussion

Picture pathognomonic of an inflamed appendix (acute non-complicated appendicitis).

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