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Acute appendicitis

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Acute right lower quadrant abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

x-ray

Unremarkable X-ray.

ct

Distended appendix showing mural thickening and enhancement with blurring and smudging of the periappendiceal fat planes. 

Case Discussion

Acute appendicitis.

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