Acute appendicitis

Case contributed by Hani M. Al Salam
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Acute severe right lower quadrant pain.

Patient Data

Gender: Female
ct
This study is a stack
Axial C+ portal
venous phase
This study is a stack
Sagittal C+ portal
venous phase
Axial C+ portal
venous phase
This study is a stack
Coronal C+ portal
venous phase
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The appendix is distended showing mural thickening and enhancement, with surrounding edema. Appearances consistent with acute appendicitis.

Case Discussion

A young female patient with acute appendicitis.

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