Case of giant appendicolith: A common ailment with a rare finding

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Giant appendicoliths are rare appendicoliths with the largest diameter of more than 2 cm. It can increase the risk of complications such as perforation or abscess formation. This is a case of an uncommon definitive pathology diagnosed for a right iliac fossa calcification with a rare transoperative finding.

Keywords

• abdominal calcification
• appendicitis
• appendicolith
• fecalith