Case of the month August 2006: Abnormalities mimicking an acute appendicitis

Xanthogranulomatous appendicitis with a thick non compressible appendix without signs of an acute inflammation

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Xanthogranulomatous appendicitis with a thick non compressible appendix without signs of an acute inflammation

Thick non compressible appendix longitudinal

Slight hypervascularity of the wall but no periappendiceal signs of inflammation

Thick non compressible appendix transverse

Xanthogranulomatous appendicitis with a thick non compressible appendix without signs of an acute inflammation

Thick non compressible appendix longitudinal extended field of view

Xanthogranulomatous appendicitis with a thick non compressible appendix without signs of an acute inflammation. CT can shows enhancement of the appendix wall but no periappendiceal inflammation.

Case of the month August 2006: Abnormalities mimicking an acute appendicitis

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Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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