Appendicular abscess
Presentation
Right flank pain to rule out renal stones
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Appendicular abscess
CT
On presentation
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Axial non-contrast
CT KUB showed an inflamed appendix with appendicolith, subjacent to the right hepatic lobe.
From the case:
Appendicular abscess
Ultrasound
2 weeks later
Transverse
6.7 x 5.2 cm hyperechogenic lesion posterior to the right hepatic lobe with echogenic rim.
From the case:
Appendicular abscess
CT
2 weeks later
Axial C+ portal venous phase
Contrast-enhanced CT scan shows a subhepatic collection containing gas and appendicolith, in keeping with an appendicular abscess.