Acute appendicitis, fecolith

CASE

A tubular structure in the right lower quadrant is an appendix with inflammed wall and inflammation of surrounding fat, which has increased echogenicity. In the lumen of appendix, there is an echogenic structure with posterior shadowing, which represents a fecolith.

Radiology image - Acute appendicitis, fecolith: Abdomen, Large bowel: US - Ultrasound

Acute appendicitis, fecolith

Acute appendicitis, fecolith: US - UltrasoundAcute appendicitis, fecolith: US - UltrasoundAcute appendicitis, fecolith: US - UltrasoundAcute appendicitis, fecolith: US - Ultrasound
lights on off
Click on the main image to enlarge it. Return back by 'Esc' key or [x] button in the right bottom corner