Snapshot quiz – recurrent right iliac fossa pain in the patient with a previous history of appendicitis

Key Clinical Message A low threshold for computed tomography (CT) scanning in patients with previous appendicectomy and right iliac fossa pain helps facilitate timely diagnosis and exclusion of other differential diagnoses. Here, we present a rare cause which has significant medicolegal ramification...

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Published in:Clinical case reports 2015-06, Vol.3 (6), p.512-512
Main Authors: Aris Chandran, Johan, Cobb, Will A., Keeler, Barrie D., Soin, Bob
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Appendicitis
Case reports
Clinical Images
Faecolith
incomplete appendicectomy
Pain
right iliac fossa
stump appendicitis
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Summary:Key Clinical Message A low threshold for computed tomography (CT) scanning in patients with previous appendicectomy and right iliac fossa pain helps facilitate timely diagnosis and exclusion of other differential diagnoses. Here, we present a rare cause which has significant medicolegal ramifications and is accurately diagnosed with CT. A low threshold for computed tomography (CT) scanning in patients with previous appendicectomy and right iliac fossa pain helps facilitate timely diagnosis and exclusion of other differential diagnoses. Here, we present a rare cause which has significant medicolegal ramifications and is accurately diagnosed with CT.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.235