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Virtual Pediatric Hospital: Correlapaedia - a Correlative Encyclopedia of Pediatric Imaging, Surgery, and Pathology: Case 50

Correlapaedia - a Correlative Encyclopedia of Pediatric Imaging, Surgery, and Pathology

Case 50

Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.,
Steven J. Fishman, M.D.,
Deborah E. Schofield, M.D.

Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
Chief Complaint:
Fifteen year old male with abdominal pain.

Clinical History:
The patient was a 15 year old male with abdominal pain.

Clinical Physical Exam:
Abdominal pain

Clinical Labs:
Non-contributory

Clinical Differential Diagnosis:
Acute appendicitis, mesenteric adenitis

Imaging Findings:
An abdominal film from the day of admission demonstrated an appendicolith.

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Imaging Differential Diagnosis:
Appendicolith

Operative Findings:
On the day of admission the patient was explored through a McBurney's incision. The appendix was seen to be grossly inflamed with exudate but was not perforated. An appendectomy was performed.

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Pathological Findings:
Examination of the surgical specimen revealed findings characteristic of acute appendicitis.

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Final Diagnosis:
Appendicitis, Acute

Follow-up and Prognosis:
The patient had an uncomplicated post-operative course.

Similar Cases:
Case 43

Similar Cases:
None

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