Presentation
Acute abdomen with central and right-sided abdominal pain.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Appendicitis with fluid-fluid level
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The dilated appendix is located in the right iliac fossa with its tip directed to 9 o'clock. Its diameter is up to 14 mm. The fluid-fluid level is present in the appendiceal lumen. No fecolith/ appendiceal wall breach. Periappendical inflammation is present without local lymphadenopathy/ collection. The cecum and terminal ileum were normal.
Case Discussion
The case shows appendicitis with fluid-fluid level. Surgery revealed a pus-filled appendix.