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Contrast-enhanced CT demonstrated an enlarged appendix (10 mm in diameter) without fecalith, ascites, intraperitoneal free air, and abscess (appendix: thick white arrow). a) Axicial view, b) Coronal view.
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Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) demonstrated an enlarged appendix (10 mm in diameter) without fecalith, ascites, intraperitoneal free air, and abscess (Fig. 1).
The resected specimen revealed a necrotized appendiceal mucous membrane. There was no evidence of appendiceal wall perforation. a) Mucous membrane side, b) Serosa side.
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There was no evidence of appendiceal wall perforation (Fig. 2).