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Acute appendicitis

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain, anorexia and vomiting, clinical suspicion of appendicitis.

Patient Data

Age: 3 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Unremarkable x-ray, no signs of obstruction or pneumoperitoneum.

ultrasound

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.

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