Appendicular stump - normal

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Post laparoscopic appendectomy 12 days ago. Complaining of right iliac fossa pain for 3 hours.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Appendiceal stump is seen at the base of the cecum. Stump is normal in diameter. There are sutures (echogenic dots in cross section) at the base of the stump. The cecum is normal. There is no local collection.

Case Discussion

Patient with recent laparoscopic appendectomy presents with abdominal pain for a few hours. Ultrasound shows a normal appendicular stump.

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