Presentation
Abdominal pain.
Patient Data
Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Appendicitis and appendicolith
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Appendicolith projecting over the right sacral ala.
Case Discussion
In the presence of right iliac fossa pain visualizing an appendicolith, especially in young patients, is highly suggestive of appendicitis, subsequently confirmed.
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