File:Acute appendicitis (Radiopaedia 30297-30934 Axial C+ portal venous phase 63).jpg

Summary:

• Radiopaedia case ID: 30297
• Image ID: 7844136
• Image stack position: 63/87
• Plane projection: Axial
• Aux modality: C+ portal venous phase
• Modality: CT
• System: Gastrointestinal
• Findings: Moderate fat stranding surrounds the dilated (15 mm) fluid filled appendix arising from the lateral aspect of the cecal pole and extending inferiorly and anteriorly, measuring approximately 7 cm in total length. No collection or evidence of perforation identified. No free fluid or pneumoperitoneum. The remainder of the bowel and solid organs appear normal. Multiple prominent subcentimeter mesenteric and retroperitoneal lymph nodes. Conclusion Appendicitis without evidence of perforation. The multiple enlarged draining lymph nodes are probably reactive.
• Published: 3rd Aug 2014
• Source: https://radiopaedia.org/cases/acute-appendicitis-22
• Author: RMH Core Conditions
• Permission: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/

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