Presentation
Abdominal pain, anorexia and vomiting, clinical suspicion of appendicitis.
Patient Data
Age: 3 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Acute appendicitis
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Unremarkable x-ray, no signs of obstruction or pneumoperitoneum.
From the case:
Acute appendicitis
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The appendix measures >6 mm in diameter and shows increased vascularity on colour Doppler, suggestive of acute appendicitis.
Case Discussion
Ultrasound appearances are highly suggestive of acute appendicitis.