Right Iliac Fossa Pain other than Appendicitis: A Pictorial Review

Abstract

Right iliac fossa pain is a common presentation. Although appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency, many other pathologies can have similar presentations and should be considered. This review describes the findings and shows examples of conditions other than appendicitis that should be examined for in a patient who presents with right iliac fossa pain, particularly if the appendix is not seen or seen to be normal.

Keywords: Abdominal pain; right iliac fossa; ultrasound.