Appendicitis, gangrenous appendicitis, gangrene

CASE

CT shows an inflammatory infiltrate surrounding in the right lower quadrant with stranding of adjacent mesenteric fat. The appendix has thickened wall that is perforated. A small bubble that escaped lumen of the appendix is trapped within the infitrate.

Radiology image - Appendicitis, gangrenous appendicitis, gangrene: Abdomen, Large bowel, Peritoneal cavity: CT - Computed tomography

Appendicitis, gangrenous appendicitis, gangrene

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