Appendicitis

Case contributed by Ishaan
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Male presenting with abdominal pain and fevers. Tender in right iliac fossa on palpation.

Patient Data

Age: 50
Gender: Male
ct

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.

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