Presentation
One week history of right lower abdominal pain, fever and leukocytosis.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Perforated appendicitis
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The appendix is of retrocecal location, dilated (13 mm) with a thick enhanced wall, containing an appendicolith. Focal defect at the appendiceal tip with small adjacent air-fluid collection as well as periappendiceal fat stranding with thickening and enhancement of the peritoneal reflections. Reactive thickening with enhancement of the cecal wall and terminal ileum.
Small left parapelvic cysts are noted.
Case Discussion
CT features of perforated appendicitis with abscess formation, that was confirmed at surgery.