Presentation
Acute right lower quadrant abdominal pain, fever.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
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CT of the abdomen and pelvis demonstrates ascending retrocecal appendix position. Appendix has thickened and enhancing wall. Stranding of adjacent fat without fluid collection or free air.
Two simple cyst of left kidney noted.
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Curved coronal projection shows appendix with mural thickening and pathologic enhancement (red arrow).
Case Discussion
Clinical symptoms and CT findings are consistent with diagnosis of acute appendicitis. No complications (such as perforation, abscess formation etc) performed.
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