Presentation
Recurrent right renal pain and calculi.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Odd position of the vermiform appendix
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Staghorn calculus seen in right renal pelvis, lower and middle calycies causing moderate upper pole hydrocalycosis with secondary calculi formation. Cortical thinning is also seen along the lower pole of right kidney. Note abnormal position of the appendix.
Mesenteric haziness with fat ring sign also seen, suggestive of mesenteric panniculitis.
Case Discussion
An incidental finding of odd position of the appendix that may mimicking symptoms of cholecysitis or right renal pain. It shows no signs of inflammation.