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case_images: Coronal CT of the abdomen demonstrates dilated, thick-walled appendix (arrow) containing an appendicolith.
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case_images: CT exam demonstrated a dilated, hyperenhancing, retrocecal appendix containing an appendicolith, indicative of acute appendicitis (Figure 1).
case_images: Axial CT demonstrates retroperitoneal air (arrows) anterior to the right and left common iliac arteries, and posterior to the left psoas muscle.
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case_images: In addition, small collections of air were seen anterior to the right and left common iliac arteries and posterior to both psoas muscles, locations that are considered retroperitoneal (Figures 2 and 3).
case_images: Retroperitoneal air (straight arrow) adjacent to inflamed, retrocecal appendix (curved arrow), seen on coronal (a) and sagittal (b) projections.
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case_images: fig3
case_images: In addition, small collections of air were seen anterior to the right and left common iliac arteries and posterior to both psoas muscles, locations that are considered retroperitoneal (Figures 2 and 3).