Presentation
Male presenting with abdominal pain and fevers. Tender in right iliac fossa on palpation.
Patient Data
Age: 50
Gender: Male
From the case:
Appendicitis
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Dilated fluid-filled appendix measuring 13mm with mild wall hyperenhancement.
No periappendiceal fluid or fat stranding is demonstrated.
Case Discussion
This gentleman was taken to theater where a subsequent appendectomy was performed.
Histopathology confirmed acute suppurative appendicitis with no features of atypia or malignancy.