Presentation
Two weeks history of neglected right lower abdominal pain with fever.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Perforated appendicitis with phlegmon formation
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Inflammatory mass (phlegmon) in the right iliac fossa surrounding a perforated appendix which is visible in its proximal segment only. This inflammatory mass contains an appendicolith with surrounding fat stranding, thickening with enhancement of the peritoneal reflections as well as reactive thickening of the terminal ileum and reactive enlarged lymph nodes.
Case Discussion
CT features of perforated acute appendicitis with phlegmon formation.
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