Appendicitis

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

The patient is complaining of McBurney’s point rebound tenderness.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

A tubular blind structure is seen in the right iliac fossa, non-compressible, with painful probing?  Acute appendicitis

Case Discussion

Acute appendicitis in the typical location of the appendix anterior to the right iliac vessels.

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