Presentation
McBurney’s point tenderness, anorexia and vomiting.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Acute appendicitis
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A dilated appendix (10 mm) is seen in the right iliac fossa with distinct appendiceal wall layers (gut signature sign) which implies non-necrotic stage.
Echogenic prominent pericaecal and periappendiceal fat.
Case Discussion
The findings are consistent with acute appendicitis.