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Appendicitis - tip

Case contributed by Nasir Siddiqui
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Nonspecific abdominal pain

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female

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ct

Abnormal wall thickening and enhancement of the appendiceal tip with associated fat stranding. Findings are compatible with tip appendicitis.

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