Acute appendicitis

Case contributed by Varun Babu
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Recurrent right iliac fossa pain.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
ct

The appendix shows circumferential mural thickening and hyperenhancement with diameter reaching 10 mm. No associated collections. A couple of ileocolic lymph nodes are present. 

Case Discussion

This is a typical case of uncomplicated acute appendicitis with transmural inflammation of the appendix from tip to base without any periappendiceal collections or signs of perforation. 

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