Acute appendicitis

Case contributed by Saeed Soltany Hosn
Diagnosis certain

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Acute abdominal pain and vomiting.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
ct
scanogram
This study is a stack
Axial C+
delayed
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Delayed phase MDCT reveals an enlarged appendix, measuring about 15 mm in diameter, with enhancing, thickened wall and surrounding stranding. A high density calculus (appendicolith) is noted within.

Three calcified fecaliths are visible even in topogram.

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