Acute appendicitis, appendicolith

CASE

Images show presence of a fecolith (with pronounced distal acoustic shadow) within the lumen of appendix, which has lumen filled with trapped fluid, slightly increased vascularity of the wall. Mesentrial fat that abuts the appendix has increased echogenicity due to its edema.

Radiology image - Acute appendicitis, appendicolith: Abdomen, Large bowel, Peritoneal cavity: US - Ultrasound

Acute appendicitis, appendicolith


Acute appendicitis, appendicolith: US - UltrasoundAcute appendicitis, appendicolith: US - UltrasoundAcute appendicitis, appendicolith: US - UltrasoundAcute appendicitis, appendicolith: US - Ultrasound
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