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CT abdomen demonstrating an air and fluid-filled appendix, highlighted by the red rectangle. The radiology report described the appendix as grossly dilated, measuring 1.3 cm and demonstrating peripheral fat stranding. Additionally, a 0.9 cm appendicolith was noted at the appendiceal base. The findings were reported as most in keeping with acute appendicitis. Further, no intra-abdominal free air, free fluid, or fluid collections suggestive of perforation were noted at the time of the CT scan.
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CT aided diagnosis of acute appendicitis (see Fig. 1) was managed with laparoscopic appendectomy and a markedly enlarged, necrotic and microperforated appendix was removed without complication.