Acute appendicitis
Presentation
Acute right lower quadrant abdominal pain, fever.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Acute appendicitis
CT
CT abdomen & pelvis
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Coronal C+ portal venous phase
CT of the abdomen and pelvis demonstrates ascending retrocecal appendix position. Appendix has thickened and enhancing wall. Stranding of adjacent fat without fluid collection or free air.
Two simple cyst of left kidney noted.
From the case:
Acute appendicitis
Annotated image
Annotated images
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Curved coronal
Curved coronal projection shows appendix with mural thickening and pathologic enhancement (red arrow).
Case Discussion
Clinical symptoms and CT findings are consistent with diagnosis of acute appendicitis. No complications (such as perforation, abscess formation etc) performed.
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