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Retrocecal appendicitis

Case contributed by David Puyó
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right lower quadrant abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
ct

In the right iliac fossa, the 11mm vermiform appendix is thickened, with increased density of adjacent adipose tissue and reactive regional lymph nodes.

Case Discussion

Findings compatible with uncomplicated acute retrocecal appendicitis.

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