Acute appendicitis

18 yr male presented with acute abdominal pain for 2 days duration.

Ultrasound findings

• Appendix – retroileal in location at 5 O'clock position, directing towards pelvis.
• Appendix is distended measuring 7.8 mm in maximum diameter and shows wall thickening.
• Periappendiceal inflammatory fat stranding (arrow) noted.
• No evidence of collection / abscess.
• Features consistent with acute appendicitis (uncomplicated).

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