Demographics:
13 years old, Male
Indication:
Lower abdominal pain
Findings
- Calcific density projects over the right iliac bone on both views
- Nonobstructive bowel gas pattern
- No abnormal intraabdominal mass effect
Diagnosis
Acute appendicitis
Sample Report
Calcific density projects over the right iliac bone on both views, which may represent an appendicolith or calcification within the fecal stream. Consider ultrasound for further evaluation if there is clinical concern for acute appendicitis.
Nonobstructive bowel gas pattern.
No abnormal intraabdominal mass effect.
Discussion