Acute appendicitis - uncomplicated retrocecal

Case contributed by Michael P. Hartung
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

Mildly thickened and dilated retrocecal appendix with periappendiceal inflammation.

Case Discussion

Basic teaching case illustrating acute uncomplicated appendicitis in a retrocecal appendix.

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