Perforated appendix

Case contributed by Amr Farouk
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

50 years old presented with right lower iliac fossa pain

Patient Data

Age: 50 years old
Gender: Male
ct
  • Mild small bowel dilatation with multiple air fluid levels. 
  • Right iliac fossa small bowel mural thickening and mesenteric fat smudging with localized right iliac fossa fluid & extraluminal air locules. 

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